Let’s Investigate Bugs

Let’s Investigate Bugs – Inspire Curiosity Through Hands-On Discovery

Spark children’s natural fascination with the world around them using the Let’s Investigate Bugs set – a durable, realistic collection of eight creepy crawlies designed to support outdoor learning, sensory play, and early science exploration. Perfect for bug hunts, messy play, or investigative learning, these beautifully crafted bugs allow children to observe, handle, and explore without worrying about real insects flying or scuttling away.

Cast from a robust stone mix, these tactile bugs are ideal for all-weather outdoor use. They offer endless opportunities for creative play, scientific inquiry, and hands-on discovery in EYFS and primary settings.

Set Includes 8 Realistic Bugs:

• Ant

• Beetle

• Butterfly

• Centipede

• Dragonfly

• Ladybird

• Spider

• Woodlouse

Key Features of Let’s Investigate Bugs:

• Realistic Detail – Carefully designed to reflect the key features of each bug, encouraging observation, discussion, and identification.

• Durable Stone Mix – Crafted from a challenging stone-resin blend, this mix is perfect for mud, sand, water, or clay and is suitable for indoor and outdoor play.

• Tactile & Child-Friendly Size—Each bug measures approximately 80mm, making it ideal for small hands to grip, examine, and explore.

• Supports Early Scientific Learning – Ideal for introducing children to insect anatomy, classification, and habitats through hands-on exploration.

• Encourages Recording & Representation – Great for making imprints in clay, wax rubbings, or drawing bug discoveries in nature journals.

• Inspires Creative Play – Use them to design bug hotels, create mini habitats, or spark storytelling and imaginative outdoor adventures.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes understanding of the natural world

• Develops language, descriptive vocabulary, and early non-fiction research skills

• Encourages careful observation, questioning, and problem-solving

• Supports fine motor development through rubbing, imprinting, and handling

Recommended Age:

• Suitable for children aged 2 years and above

Why Choose Let’s Investigate Bugs?

• One of our best-selling investigative play resources

• Perfect for forest school, outdoor classrooms, or mud kitchen play

• Combines sensory engagement with early STEM learning

• A versatile, engaging resource that brings science and nature to life

Add Let’s Investigate Bugs to your outdoor learning or discovery area and watch children’s curiosity come to life as they explore the miniature world of insects—without any creepy surprises!