Welcome to Antarctica
Our journey begins at the bottom of the world - a place of ice, snow, incredible animals and endless wonder. Antarctica invites children to slow down, observe closely and begin discovering the world with curiosity and respect.
What children will discover
The seasons of Antarctica
Antarctica experiences the seasons in a very different way from many places around the world. Children explore light and darkness, changing temperatures, ice and snow, and how animals and people adapt to the seasons.
Life in Antarctica
Children discover the animals, plants and people connected to Antarctica, exploring how living things survive and thrive in one of the world's most extreme environments.
Animals of Antarctica
Meet the remarkable animals of Antarctica - from penguins and seals to whales and seabirds. Children discover how these animals live, move, feed and survive in one of the coldest places on earth.
People & Places of Antarctica
Children discover the people who work and live in Antarctica, the research stations they use and the ways people work together in this remarkable environment.
The Antarctic Environment
Children explore ice, snow, glaciers, oceans and the changing Antarctic landscape, discovering how this unique environment shapes life at the bottom of the world.
What's included
Inside this Door you’ll find a collection of resources designed to support your journey - use what suits your children, your classroom and your setting.
Teacher Brief
Information, tips and explanations to help the educator introduce the Door.
Printable Classroom Resources
Maps, posters, show cards, place mats, poems, songs and movement resources.
Activities
Shelf work, hands-on activities, experiments and ideas for extending the learning.
Creative & Child Resources
Colouring pages, simple stories, matching activities and other printable resources for children.
Your Antarctica Journey
A complete child-centered 3-6-year-old journey designed to bring Antarctica to life through stories, exploration, hands-on activities, songs, movement, science, nature and creative experiences.