InsectLore Butterfly Garden - An educational breakthrough

One of the things that children these days seem to lack is an in-depth understanding of the outside world and all it has to offer.  Who can blame them though?  They live in a world that is increasingly dependent on technological gadgets which means their hands never need get dirty.  They are occupied by gadgets which remove the need for them to wander outside on a sunny afternoon with nothing to do but observe the changes in nature.  Parents are fearful for the safety of the children which further reduces their engagement with the outside living world.  

InsectLore have catered to this by providing a toy that introduces life and nature to our children.  Any child from the age of four can get their hands on one of these (with reduced fear of eating the caterpillar!) and watch the life cycle of a caterpillar.

This is something they will learn finally in science at school but why not introduce them to it as soon as possible?

In the UK? Well, you can get your Butterfly Garden from Amazon UK

As mentioned earlier, your kids will be introduced to the life cycle of a butterfly.  This is an essential learning point for children as they grow up.  It is necessary for them to get an understanding of the life cycle of, not just butterflies, but all living things.  This butterfly garden is a great start in the right direction.

As stated by one reviewer on Amazon

This kit provided my children with a wonderful, exciting, learning experience that they will never forget

Watching the caterpillars make their cocoon (chrysalis) is educational for children and adults alike

One slightly annoying aspect of this toy is the fact that you have to request the caterpillars to come out to you using the supplied certificate.  It is understandable that this is the case as if you bought this as a Christmas gift, it may not be wise to order the caterpillars before the spring as butterflies could get pretty frozen if they hatched too soon in the year.

The other side of it is that you have to wait for the caterpillars to arrive before getting involved in the toy.  Quick tip:  Do not mention or show it to your kids until the caterpillars have arrived.  

The only other problem with this is that as this is life and nature at its best and worst, sometimes the caterpillars die before they reach their cocoon.  This can be distressing to explain although it is actually part of the learning experience.

That death can occur to the caterpillars is unfortunate and also the reason for the next benefit of the Insect Lore garden