Workshops – Bugs Ed

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Kindy, preschool, pre-prep & early learning centres

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Teacher Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you again for the 2 workshop sessions you ran yesterday at Sunnybank Primary. The kids loved it and were buzzing all day about it. They loved their insect bags and couldn't wait to have a look at them and use the magnifying glasses at break time. Thanks again!
Kerrie Losee
Grade 2 Teacher, Sunnybank Primary School
The quality of the presentation was excellent and covered exactly what was required for the students to successfully complete their work. I believe that the (insect) collections that we will receive from this group of students will be of a far better quality than previous years and this can be attributed to the experiences that students gained by participating in this workshop.
Glenn McIntosh
Science HOD, Beerwah High School
Thank you so much for a wonderful, informative and interesting visit to our school today. The kids were so excited before you came, and have been talking about it since. You presented a really professional session, and you spoke really well at the children's level, (which most outside visitors have trouble with). I will thoroughly recommend you and your program to any school I talk to and hope to see you again in the future.
Chris McVeigh
Grade 3 Teacher, Oakey State School

Student Testimonials

Thankyou for bringing the insects and I hope you had a good time. I hope you take care of the insects and I hope you help them if they get hurt and I hope you like insects.
Jamie
7
I liked looking at the minibeasts pictures that Michelle showed us.
James
5
I learnt a lot about the cockroach because I have never seen one so big before. I would never like one in my house!
Molly
9
Dear Michelle, Thankyou for giving us a kit to look at insects. The best bit was when we got to hold the stick insect.
Lucy
6
Dear Bug Lady, Thank you for driving all that way just for us. I learnt a lot about how many insects existed. Thankyou very much for the mealworm.
Drew
8
To Michelle the Bug Lady, I learnt that bugs aren’t the same as people and they’re interesting creatures. Thankyou very much from a bug-lover as well.
Valerie
9
The butterflies in the wooden box were beautifully coloured.
Levana
6
I liked how the children’s stick insect was really ticklish when it crawled on your hand. I like how the brown stick insect’s tail curls up. And I liked how the leaf insect would stick onto Michelle’s hand when she put it upside down
Ruby
5

Costs & Inclusions

For workshops in and around Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and most suburbs of the Sunshine Coast, all travel expenses are included in the cost per student. Areas further afield may incur a small additional fee to cover petrol and travel costs.

Our workshops run for 60mins for a single class (up to around 35 students). However, our workshops are designed to be flexible and the duration and class size can be adjusted to suit your personal requirements.

Primary School Workshops
Kindy, preschools, pre-prep & early learning centres
Insect Pinning & Mounting Workshop (Primary or Secondary Students)
Secondary School Workshops
Insect Pinning, Mounting & Classification Workshop (Primary or Secondary Students)

Cost: $9.35 per student* (minimum payment of 20 students)

Workshops Include:

activity bag for each student, including a live mealworm, insect collecting equipment, craft activity and more!
activity book for each student
an A1 colour poster for the classroom
seeds to grow your own butterfly attracting plants for your school grounds
teacher’s resource pack
the opportunity for students to get up-close to amazing live specimens of unique Australian insects

N.B. For Build-a-Bug Workshop, contents of the activity bag will differ.
The Insect Pinning & Mounting Workshop incurs a higher cost (see relevant section).