The Interesting Insects program gives children a closer look at many of the insects they encounter everyday. Students will become entomologists (someone who studies insects) and uncover the mysteries of eight fascinating insects. Our purpose is to impress a clear understanding of what an insect is and how they benefit our world. We cover each insect’s unique lifecycle, diet, habitat, distinctive physical characteristics, behaviors, natural defenses, similarities and difference in a creative and memorable way.
We offer a variety of levels for all ages. Beginner classes geared for 4-7 year olds and more challenging lessons for 8-9 year olds. The students are introduced to each insect through stories, colorful photos, puppets, hands-on experiments, songs, crafts, play acting and close observation of these amazing creatures.
We off three types of
programs:
After-school workshops are taught in 4 or 8 week intervals. The
children will be introduced to one insect per week. Each session lasts 1 hour. This is perfect for an extended day care or enrichment program at a school, center or home-school setting. You supply the classroom and we will supply the advertisement flyer, registration forms, weekly parent letters, crafts and an informative entertaining time. The students will complete an insect folder with exciting facts about the insects they have studied. The pricing is per child. Interesting Insects I- ladybugs, crickets, darkling
beetles, butterflies. Interesting Insects II- honey bees, praying mantis, dragonfly, ants. Minimum 10 /Maximum 20 students. Prices start at
$35 per child.
Group workshops can be done as a unit or as an individual
60 minute session. This format works best as a supplement to a science program or introduction to a
specific insect. We prefer to instruct in a classroom setting with desks and a seat for each student. We can customize to fit your program.
Currently, we have the following courses presenting 8 insects: Workshop I - ladybug Workshop II - praying mantis & cricket* Workshop III - carpenter ant Workshop IV - dragonfly & darkling beetle*
(mealworm) Workshop V - honey bee Workshop VI - butterfly & moth*
*Please note these workshops include 2 insects.
The pricing is per workshop. Prices start at $120 per one hour
workshop. Maximum 25 students. Discounts are available for multiple classes (same subject) at the same location on the same day. Inquire by e-mail for discount.
Pricing starts at $135 for a 60 minute presentation which includes praying mantis hat or ladybug craft.
Please contact Interesting
Insects for current pricing.
