What Goes Bump in the Night, Exploring Nocturnal Nature Through Wonder & Play

When the sun sets and the world grows quiet, a whole new world begins to stir. Owls glide silently through the trees, bats dance across the sky, hedgehogs shuffle through the leaves, and foxes move like shadows. What Goes Bump in the Night invites children to explore this magical nighttime world with curiosity, courage, and joy.

This gentle, nature‑rich resource helps children understand the secret lives of nocturnal animals through hands‑on play, creativity, storytelling, and mindful connection. Instead of fearing the dark, children learn to see it as a place full of life, movement, and quiet beauty.

Inside You’ll Find

Nature‑inspired crafts Creative invitations inspired by owls, bats, moths, hedgehogs, and other nighttime creatures.

Baking & cooking activities Simple, playful recipes that bring the magic of the night into your kitchen.

Mindfulness moments Calming prompts to help children feel grounded, safe, and connected as they explore nighttime themes.

Clear learning outcomes Mapped for educators, childminders, and home‑educators to support confident planning and reflection.

Extended learning ideas Suggestions for deepening exploration indoors, outdoors, and through imaginative play.

A beautifully written story & poem Spark empathy, imagination, and a sense of wonder about the creatures who wake when we sleep.

Child‑friendly printables & fact sheets Perfect for invitations to play, small‑world setups, nature walks, and early science learning.

Perfect For

• Early years educators

• Childminders

• Forest school leaders

• Home‑educating families

• Parents seeking gentle, nature‑based learning

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Why Children Love This Study

This resource helps children discover that the night isn’t scary, it’s simply different. A hedgehog rustling in the leaves, a moth fluttering toward the light, an owl calling from the trees… What once felt mysterious becomes magical, meaningful, and full of life.

This product is a digital download, you will not receive a shipped product. All digital downloads are non-refundable and for personal use only.