Minibeasts fascinate young children. Grow-your-own kits of caterpillars, stick insects and ladybird larvae can be bought by mail order, and children can watch them through their life cycles until they are released into the wild. This helps them learn how to treat living things with care and sensitivity. Going on a minibeast hunt and examining the finds under a magnifying glass encourages children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. To complement this, practitioners can use supporting books and set up natural habitats containing realistic plastic or rubber versions of ladybirds, spiders and bugs.
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