Backyard Bug Safari

Ages2–7
TimeAbout 30 min
MessA little messy

You need

  • A magnifying glass (optional)
  • A clear jar with air holes

Let's play

  1. Look under rocks, in the grass and on leaves.
  2. Count legs: six for insects, eight for spiders.
  3. Watch quietly — what is the bug doing?
  4. Let each bug go right where you found it.
Grown-up tip: Ladybugs, snails and worms are perfect first bug friends. Look but don’t touch bees, wasps, ants or spiders, put rocks back gently, and wash hands afterward.

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