Garden Bug Hunt & Journal

40 mins Ages 4-10 Outdoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 10.

Materials Needed

  • • Magnifying glass (1)
  • • Small jar with lid (holes poked in) (1)
  • • Notebook (1)
  • • Pencils or coloured pencils (1 set)

Pro Tips

  • → Look under rocks, logs and leaves
  • → Let them draw the bugs they find
  • → Discuss the role of insects in nature

Safety First

Wash hands after handling bugs. Release all insects after observation.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Set up a bug journal: fold paper and create pages for different bugs.

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Step 2

Head outside with a magnifying glass and a jar with holes in the lid.

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Step 3

Carefully search under rocks, leaves and logs for insects.

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Step 4

Observe each bug with the magnifying glass, then draw and name it in the journal.

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Step 5

Release all bugs back where you found them.

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Step 6

Count how many different bugs you found!

What they are learning

Biology basics Observation skills Recording data