Our educational material
The design of our educational material is a pillar to our association
It all started in 2016 during the preparation of activities for schools within Bolivia.
The lack of general knowledge regarding biodiversity and especially the absence of educational tools adapted to the Bolivian fauna convinced us to offer awareness-raising materials.
The first fruit of this initiative was the book « Kantuta and the Bibosi ». This tree has since produced other fruits and its flowers herald many projects in progress in France as well as in Bolivia.
NATURE NOTEBOOK’S
THE BOARD GAME
CARD GAMES
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
NATURE NOTEBOOK’S
To discover the flora and fauna while having fun! Nature notebooks are games, coloring and stories that allow you to know symbolic species and a better understanding of nature. Three notebooks present Bolivian species and our latest creation is focused on animals from our region in France (Rhône-Alpes).
A WILD MEETING
Species to discover :
– EURASIAN LYNX
– TAWNY OWL
– ASPIC VIPER
– FIRE SALAMANDER
– WESTERN CAPERCAILLIE
– VOLES
This is the tale of an unexpected alliance between a young boy lost in the forest and a young lynx in search of his mother. Their journey relies on help from all the animals of the forest.
The themes covered are active collection, poaching, wildlife rescue centers and the ecosystem of our forests.
KANTUTA AND THE FIG TREE
The species presented :
– HOWLER MONKEY
– JAGUAR
– OWL BUTTERFLY
– FIGS
– HUMMINGBIRDS
– ANDEAN ARMADILLO
The tale : A young female howler monkey named Kantuta delights in the fruits of a fig tree. When she asks him how she could help the tree replies that she already is doing a lot for him. He then begins to talk about the dissemination of seeds before explaining the role of each individual in the forest.
The topics covered are the dissemination of seeds, pollination, mutualism and the role of carnivores and herbivores.
THE GREAT ADVENTURE OF CAPI
The species presented :
– THE TOCO TOUCAN
– THE PODOCNEMIS TURTLE
– CAPYBARA
– MAHOGANY
– ANDEAN BEAR
– FRESHWATER DOLPHIN
In this tale we find a capybara whose life is disturbed by the construction of a road on his territory. Men take advantage of this new access to exploit the forest and so Capi with his friends: Rita the turtle and Touqui the toucan set off in search of a new home and begin their great adventure.
The themes tackled are pollution, construction, hunting, illegal fires, fragmentation of territory and the cutting of trees.
A NEW CHANCE FOR MITZU
The species presented :
– THE OCELOT
– BLUE ARA
– CAPUCHIN MONKEY
– ORCHIDS
– COATI
– ANACONDA
The tale : Mitzu the baby ocelot and Pika the blue macaw are captured and to be sold as pets. During their journey to town they are found and saved by the police who send them to an animal rescue center. There they meet Payo the capuchin monkey, a regular. Payo explains to them how the center works and gives them advice on how to win their freedom.
The topics covered are how animals are captured and transported, captive conditions, illegal trafficking, the role of shelters and the release of wild animals.
THE BOARD GAME
Showcasing the richness of Bolivian biodiversity by presenting 210 local species. Simple and fun rules allow children to play from 4 years old.
A game of speed and memory: Draw a card from the bag and place it in the middle of the circular board. The first to find the same animal on the set wins the card.
The winner is the one who has the most cards at the end of the game. Please note that an error requires that you return the card.
OUR CARD GAMES
The Mistigri
Simple fun and games. To discover Bolivian species, their size, their class and their diet. The rules of the game are easy to learn from 4-5 years old and the cards also contain a small amount of text. The goalof the game is not to be the one who finishes with the mistigri in their hand when the game ends.
A card shows the size
And the other diet
The card to avoid!
The 7 families
Complete as many families of six animals as you can to win. The families include primates, reptiles and birds.
This game allows you to understand the families and classes of animals.
Birds
Felines
Amphibians
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our educational materials were primarily created to support our educational programs. Whether in France or in Bolivia, Themiselva offers activities for children. We devote half days and also two hour classes to a specific theme and mix plastic art and big games sevring as a call to the thinking of budding naturalists.
