Bat Superpowers: The Unstoppable Hunters of the Night

Bat superpowers: the unstoppable hunters of the night

by Eco Kids Planet October 13, 2017

Everyone thinks bats are super-cool at Halloween, with their sharp pointy teeth, cute furry bodies, weird leathery wings and legendary blood-sucking habits. But when you’ve discovered their SEVEN SUPERPOWERS, you’ll think they’re super-cool all year round.

Meet Maggie MacDonnell, the World's Best Teacher

Meet maggie macdonnell, the world's best teacher

by Eco Kids Planet October 03, 2017

Far north in the Canadian Arctic, there lies a gigantic, barren, frost-ridden territory, with sweeping winds and long, cold winters. For the most part, this vast area remains the land of northern aboriginal peoples, the Inuit. When other nationalities began to colonise the region, the Inuit were for...


Mud face competition

by Eco Kids Planet September 07, 2017

In our summer special, Africa's Giants, we asked our readers to have some messy fun creating faces using mud and different things you find in nature. Thank you to everyone who sent us their letters and photos. Below are some of your best muddy creations! Amali, age 10,  Lostwithiel I hope you lik...

World Elephant Day – Top Fun (and Not So Fun) Facts

World elephant day – top fun (and not so fun) facts

by Eco Kids Planet August 12, 2017

World Elephant Day is an international annual event dedicated to the preservation and protection of elephants. Elephants are the largest land mammals but how much do you know about these African giants? In celebration of World Elephant Day on 12th August, we put together our top fun – and not so fu...


Big Wild Sleepout

Big wild sleepout

by Eco Kids Planet July 25, 2017

This weekend, thousands of children and their families will be pitching their tents and rolling out their sleeping bags. It's the RSPB Big Wild Sleepout on 28-30 July – for the fifth year running!  The event takes place over the last weekend in July. It is a simple, free, fun activity for people of ...

Pollution Monster Competition

Pollution monster competition

by Eco Kids Planet July 20, 2017

Pollution is one of the biggest threats to the world's oceans. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the sea. In our Great Barrier Reef issue, we asked our readers to draw a picture of what "a pollution monster" would look like. Thank you to everyone who sent us their letters, ideas an...


My Favourite Pet Competition Winners

My favourite pet competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet June 27, 2017

Congratulations to our winners of the 'My Favourite Pet' competition, published in the May issue of Eco Kids Planet.  Esmee from Devon  Jessica from Leybourne Chase, age 7 Alicja from Great Missenden, age 10 Keira from Edwinstowe, age 6 Hannah, Great Missenden Mila, age 9, Barnet Sofi...

Ocean Theme Eco Kids Planet Activities

Ocean theme eco kids planet activities

by Eco Kids Planet June 08, 2017

Celebrate World Oceans Day with these free downloadable activities from the previous issues of Eco Kids Planet magazine.

Bird Hotel Competition (April 2017)

Bird hotel competition (april 2017)

by Eco Kids Planet May 25, 2017

When we humans travel long distances, we usually make stops at comfy hotels to enjoy a hot bath, a freshly cooked dinner, and a good book or TV programme. What if migratory birds could enjoy a luxurious stop during their long trans-Saharan flights?

In our April The Sahara Desertissue, we asked you to design a spectacular bird hotel for migratory birds. Take a look at some of your amazing entries. 

Outdoor Classrooms

Outdoor classrooms

by Eco Kids Planet May 18, 2017

The children from three lucky schools in Bahrain were chosen to participate in an outdoor classroom project created by a UK company, Equator Connect, and Bahrain-based company TalentFreeFlow, and supported by Bahrain’s government. 

Take a look at their great green inventions!



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