When springtime arrives, a lively array of insects buzz and flutter around gardens and flower beds awaiting the pollination process to begin. Living just a couple of short weeks once they reach adulthood, butterflies are essential to the reproduction of land plants and vegetation. Kids who want to explore the role these amazing insects play in the ecosystem around them will love receiving butterfly gifts. Some ideas include gardens and kits to observe the transformation of larvae into adult insects that can be released into the outdoors.
A comprehensive book of instructions comes with this best-selling butterfly garden. The mesh habitat is close to 12 inches tall and the kit comes with a feeding dropper. Live caterpillars ship separately and can be ordered with a voucher provided with this kit.
Children's Butterfly Kits, Toys, And Games
For all the little insect-lovers in your life, consider some of these unique and creative butterfly kits for kids perfect for birthdays, holidays, or springtime celebrations. Pair a few children's books about butterflies with one of these gardens or growing kits. Kids will enjoy hours of learning and engagement learning how these beautiful insects transform from larvae into magnificent, delicate flying creatures. Games and puzzles include lessons about the life cycle and role butterflies pollinating plants. Little bug houses allow kids to safely trap and examine their wings and anatomy before setting them free. Every single one of these butterfly toys fosters a whole new appreciation for nature.
A large foam book includes a cute story about butterflies and some pretty cool facts just right for preschoolers. This kit also comes with eight butterfly play figures with a convenient storage compartment attached to the book.
This is an all-inclusive butterfly kit that comes with all the materials and instructions necessary. The pop-up habitat has a handy zipper for easy access to feed the butterflies. It includes five live caterpillars, food, an eye dropper, a picture book, and beautiful butterfly stickers.
A high-quality magnetic game for toddlers to practice eye-hand coordination. Two pretty butterflies as well as other bugs hide out in the garden, hoping to avoid the bug catcher. Little kids will have fun capturing each one and then setting them free back in their natural habitat.
Little girls will love going outside and collecting insects to store in this adorable bug house. This Melissa and Doug toy is made of durable pink plastic and adorned with a cute rainbow. It's about seven inches long which is just enough space to temporarily trap bugs before setting them free again.
A soft, plush caterpillar can be easily unzipped to transform into a stunning butterfly. This 16-inch toy pairs perfectly with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. A wonderful baby shower or first birthday book for butterfly-loving families.
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