School Terrarium Workshops:
Bring Ecosystem Science to Life

If you are looking to run educational science terrarium workshops at your school or library, get in contact with us today. Our workshop packages incorporate ecosystem science into the session and are tailored to the curriculum. The programs provide an immersive experience where students explore fundamental ecological principles while creating their very own self-sustaining ecosystem.

Developed by Helen, the founder of Helen’s Mini Worlds and a Bachelor of Science (Adv.) graduate, this workshop provides an engaging opportunity for students to create their own terrarium. Our comprehensive package equips teachers with all necessary materials and content, allowing them to confidently lead the session without requiring an external facilitator.

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Great for:

Primary School

High school

OSHC​​

Alternative Schools

Home Schooling

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What's Included:

• Complete set of materials for each student to create their own terrarium to keep (this includes plants, base layers, glassware, tools, a variety of decorations and more).

• Digital step-by-step terrarium assembly guide.

• Educational content tailored to primary or high school levels (powerpoint slides and digital posters relating ecosystem science in terrariums to that on Earth).

• Worksheets with solutions.

• Additional activities such as 'Springtail Racing'.

• Risk assessment form.

• Lesson plan.

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Testimonial:

"It was a VERY successful day today! - It was NOT wild/crazy/chaotic at all! It was nice and calm, and everyone enjoyed it!

The presentation slides were easy to follow. Students became very knowledgeable about what a terrarium is and how it works."

East Torrens Primary School, 2026

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"We had the pleasure of hosting Helens Mini Worlds during the April school holidays, and the terrarium incursion was a fantastic success. Helen was extremely organised and well prepared, with all materials and worksheets ready and clearly set up prior to the session.

We had a group of 60 students attend the incursion, and having all products organised so efficiently allowed staff to run the session smoothly and ensured an enjoyable experience for both children and educators. The clear instructions made it easy to manage such a large group without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

The session included informative slides that helped students gain a solid understanding of how terrarium ecosystems work, along with well thought out worksheets that gave students an opportunity to extend their learning. These added resources were a real highlight and supported children of all ages to stay engaged.

Overall, the incursion was highly successful, with students captivated by the hands on experience from start to finish. Each child was absolutely overjoyed to take their own terrarium home at the end of the session, making it a truly memorable experience. We would highly recommend Helens Mini Worlds to other OSHC services and schools."

Annesley Junior School, 2026​

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Also collaborated with: Adelaide Botanic High School (annual terrarium workshops for year 9 students), Youth Inc (regular term activities for young people), Compass Catholic School, Ingle Farm Primary, Rosary School, Craigmore OSHC, Colonel Lights Gardens Primary, Wilderness School, Pulteney Grammar OSHC and more.