The Bug Lady

Yesterday, Room 8 was lucky to have a visit from Robinne, The  Bug Lady.  She talked to us about what an insect is, the parts of its body and brought in a few insects for us to look at, talk about and hold.  She also talked about how they adapt to the environment they live in.

She told us that if we catch insects, they should be released back into nature quickly as they do not like being kept in a cage or jar.  She releases all her insects at the end of the day and catches new insects the next day to share with children.

The children really enjoyed her visit and were fascinated by the slaters, crickets, grasshoppers, head lice and beetles.  The head lice were dead and the children were able to look at them through a magnifying glass!











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