Guest Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi everyone, Our 'theme' for the next half term is 'minibeasts/growing'. We are considering having either ladybird larvae or a wormery in the classroom so the children can watch them grow (i'm slightly excited!!!! ). Just wondered whether anyone has already had any living creatures such as ladybirds, caterpillars or worms in their setting? Wanting to know whether it was a success/what you would reccommend? Tinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We had the caterpillars from insect Lore and had good results each time. You need to order them in advance but it's best when the weather is warmer. may not be suitable for this half term. They do other things though - take alook here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks Surfer. Was a little cautious about the caterpillars as our Key Stage one children had them last year and not one made it into a butterfly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 we have had insect lore catterpillars for 3 years now with good reults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We had a wormery last year, filled it with the recommended materials and used 4 worms from the garden that the children found. It was really good. We are looking at an ant farm now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We had a wormery and an ant farm last year both with good results.The anntt we had, had an extention pot were you put the food and watched the ants transport it back to the farm down a tube We also had the jelly type ant farm that a child brought in but this was less successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nobody loves me Everybody hates me ( I sing these two lines with drama of sadness, really gets the childrens attention) so I'm going down the garden to eat worms Loooong slim slimy ones short fat furry ones ooey gooey ooey gooey worms The looong slim slimy ones, slip down easily (head tilted back, pretend to put worm in mouth, then indicate with finger down neck/throat) The short fat furry ones don't The short fat furry ones stick to your teeth (point to teeth) and the juice goes shloooop, down your throat (indicate throat with finger) end in a GULP. Have fun Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I say this every year but if you are buying caterpillars/larvae, please make sure they are UK bred (if you are UK based that is)and not coming from overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nobody loves me Everybody hates me ( I sing these two lines with drama of sadness, really gets the childrens attention) so I'm going down the garden to eat worms Loooong slim slimy ones short fat furry ones ooey gooey ooey gooey worms The looong slim slimy ones, slip down easily (head tilted back, pretend to put worm in mouth, then indicate with finger down neck/throat) The short fat furry ones don't The short fat furry ones stick to your teeth (point to teeth) and the juice goes shloooop, down your throat (indicate throat with finger) end in a GULP. Have fun Peggy Oh you bite off the heads and you suck out the juice and you throw the skins a wa a a ay Nobody knows how I survive on a hundred worms a da a ay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 ...................but which end is the head? how many calories in 100? Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hmm, I'll check Bryony's weightwatchers list and get back to you .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Keen Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We have had good success with the caterpillars and also with eggs hatching. We borrowed an incubator from the local filed study centre. We had ducks and chilcks hatch out and the children were very excited. We also usually bring in some pussy willow before it gets to the furry stage and they think it is just a bit of dead wood. As the term goes on it blossoms and turns into leaves children are facinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have a Giant Afican Land Snail - does this count? I was fairly reluctant at first - but have to say he's lovely (well I think so) v. easy to look after - the children all help with this - i.e. tank cleaning, adding fresh compost, daily - he gets fresh cucumber, lettuce and needs a spray with tepid water. We got him from a parent, her son had two adults (snails that is!) and he was one of their offspring. Oh and children can take him home for the weekend - if parents are willing. sunnyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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