Who lives here

Who lives here is a game designed for children by Nau.kids, and its topic is animal homes. The goal, as the description puts it, is for kids to learn which home belongs to which animal, in a fun way, on a mobile phone, a tablet or a computer.

Animal homes are a wonderful way into nature for young minds because they are so varied. Birds build nests in trees, bees live in hives, rabbits dig burrows underground, beavers build lodges from sticks and mud, and spiders spin webs. Some animals, such as snails and turtles, even carry their shelter with them. Pets have homes too, from a dog’s kennel to a fish’s aquarium. Matching a creature to its home teaches children that each animal needs a place that suits its body and its way of life.

The game itself is presented simply, so it is best seen as a gentle first look at habitats. Parents can widen the lesson by spotting real nests and burrows on a walk.

1. Open the game on a phone, tablet or computer.
2. Look at the animal homes the game presents.
3. Learn which animal lives in each one.
4. Repeat to remember the right home for every animal.

Take the game outdoors afterwards. Finding a real nest, hive or burrow makes the matching much more memorable.