Insects are everywhere, which makes them one of the easiest ways to introduce kids to science.
Outdoor bug hunt
Grab a magnifying glass and look under leaves, rocks and logs. Keep a simple chart of what you find.
Count the legs
Insects have six legs; spiders have eight. Use figures to sort "true insects" from other crawlers.
Life cycle line-up
Arrange egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly to show metamorphosis.
Build a rainforest
Create a jungle scene with plants and rocks, then decide where each bug would live.
Respect nature
Teach kids to observe without harming. Real bugs go back where they were found.
Our Insect Discovery Egg brings 50 bug-themed pieces indoors for rainy-day exploring.