Bumblebombs School & Community Visits
Inspiring the Next Generation to Protect Pollinators
At Bumblebombs, we deliver engaging, hands-on sessions designed to inspire children to care for bees, wildlife and the natural world, while supporting key areas of the
primary curriculum.
Primary Curriculum Links
Our sessions are carefully designed to support learning
across multiple subjects:
🧪 Science
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Living things and their habitats (KS1 & KS2)
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Life cycles (including insects)
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The importance of pollination
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How environments can change and affect living things
🌍 Geography
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Understanding local environments
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Seasonal changes
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Human impact on habitats
📝 English
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Listening and speaking through discussion
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Creative writing (stories, posters, campaigns)
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Vocabulary building (nature, insects, environment)
🎨 Art & Design
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Nature-inspired crafts
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Observational drawing (bees & flowers)
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Creative expression linked to wildlife
🌱 PSHE / Citizenship
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Caring for the environment
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Responsibility and community action
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Making a positive difference
Each session is tailor-made to fit in with your requirements and designed to be interactive, fun, memorable age-appropriate and can include:
Meet the author of Harry the Bumblebee!
Read the story together and learn fun facts about bees.
What are bees?
Why are they important?
The role of pollination (explained simply)
Hands-On Activities
Bee themed crafts
Get involved in planting seeds
Take something home
Mini quiz or game
Colouring sheets or worksheets
“Bee Guardian” pledge with certificate
Bee Care
How to help bees in everyday life
Creating safe water sources by planting Bumblebombs outdoors
Take a bee saving gift home
School Workshops
Single class sessions - 1 hour
Smaller group sessions - 1 hour
Half day mixed educational and activity interactive sessions - 3 hours
Bespoke Sessions to Fit with Your Requirements
All Bumblebombs staff are fully DBS checked (enhanced level) and hold up-to-date safeguarding training. Our team is highly experienced in working within school environments and confidently engages with children of all ages, ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive experience for every participant.
Inspiring young minds. Helping pollinators thrive
We believe the best way to protect our pollinators is to start with the next generation
Our wildflower planting sessions for primary schools are fun, hands-on, and designed to connect children with nature while making a real difference for bees and wildlife.
What are wildflower planting sessions?
Our sessions are interactive workshops where children:
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Learn about bees and pollinators
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Discover why wildflowers are so important
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Get hands-on planting their own wildflower seeds
Each session is designed to be simple, engaging, and memorable—perfect for primary school ages.
The benefits for children
Learning through doing
Children don’t just hear about nature—they experience it.
Planting seeds helps them understand:
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Life cycles
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Ecosystems
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The role of pollinators
Environmental awareness
We introduce big ideas in a simple way:
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Why bees are declining
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How small actions can help
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How they can make a difference
Confidence & wellbeing
Working with nature helps children:
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Feel calm and focused
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Build confidence
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Take pride in what they’ve planted
A real sense of impact
Every seed planted helps support pollinators.
Children leave knowing they’ve done something meaningful.
Where can we plant wildflowers?
We work with schools to find the best spaces, such as:
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School gardens
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Grass areas or unused corners
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Planters and raised beds
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Pots for classrooms or playgrounds
Even small spaces can become pollinator-friendly habitats!
What’s included?
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Wildflower seeds (bee-friendly UK mix)
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Easy planting guidance
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Fun, interactive learning
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Optional seed stick or take-home activity
We can tailor sessions to suit your school, class size, and available space.
Why wildflowers matter
Wildflowers provide essential food for:
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Bumblebees
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Solitary bees
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Butterflies and other pollinators
By planting wildflowers, schools can help create mini nature reserves right on their grounds.
Let’s grow something amazing together
Our mission is simple:
Plant. Grow. Help bees.
If you’d like to bring a Bumblebombs planting session to your school, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch today to book your session or find out more.
Wildflower Planting Sessions for Primary Schools
We welcome all visit enquiries
Community Sessions
Squirrels and Scouts
Rainbows and Brownies
Local events
Libraries & community centres
Private visits to for smaller groups and parties
