My two little girls love nothing more than sitting in the garden talking to their flowers and looking for bugs. Both carefully pick up worms or let ladybirds and spiders walk over their hands, they don’t seem squeamish at all. The new GeoSafari Jr sets from Learning Resources are perfect for them and have kept them both entertained for hours, as they first carefully hunt for bugs and then choose the best device to observe them with.
This brilliant magnifier comes with three different sized pots, each with a magnifying window and tweezers to help collect your bugs. My 5 year old was insistent she could keep her snail as a pet in the biggest jar, but we eventually convinced her he’d be happier back in the garden.
The clever double viewer allows children to observe the bug from above and below, which was great for looking at legs and wings without turning the bug over. To place the bug inside you simply lift off the top segment and then replace it. The viewer is very easy to use, sturdy and durable. Perfect for little bug hunters.
Recommended age 4-8 years old
GeoSafari Jr – Bugnoculars
These were a big hit as well with the 3x magnification allowing for observations of lots of details on the bugs we collected. Again the container is very sturdy, with a secure fitting lid that is still easy enough for children to open and close themselves.
My girls loved the carry handle feature which allowed them to carry it easily when we went exploring. You can even collect fish and tadpoles as the bottom is watertight. The binocular style viewer made it very easy to observe things on the move. The Bugnoculars would definitely a make a brilliant first magnifier for kids.
Recommended age 4-8 years old
GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier
Out of all the products this was the one the kids were most excited about. The girls wanted to put it in the bath and my 7 year old immediately wanted to take it to a stream to look at the tadpoles we’d seen the previous week.
The boat can be used indoors or outdoors. You could use it in the bath, paddling pool, water table, on the beach, in rock pools or streams. It offers so much opportunity for learning fun, we can’t wait to take it on holiday.
My favourite feature ( apart from the magnifying window ) is the handy wrist strap made to look like a life belt.
The plastic steering wheel and propellers really spin, adding a bit of extra fun. You could even add some LEGO men.
We thought this was such a cool idea, a really unusual way of exploring underwater life.
Recommended age 3-7 years
This brilliant educational toy comes with 6 bugs. You can switch the net between 2 modes ‘fun facts’ or ‘quiz’. In ‘fun fact’ mode, simply drop the bugs into the net one by one to learn facts about each. In ‘quiz’ mode the net asks questions and you have to choose the correct bug to answer to question.
My children have really enjoyed the Talking Bug Net and keep coming back to it over and over again. They all know lots more facts about bugs than they did before.
Again, this is a very sturdy, well made toy and a great, fun way to learn about bugs.
Recommended age 4-8 years
For more in the GeoSarafi Jr range and lots more educational toys please do check out Learning Resources.
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Last Updated on May 20, 2014 by Emma Vanstone
My kids are just getting into learning about bugs so the talking bug net sounds fun.
The bug viewer is definitely my favourite; kids love examining creepy crawlies up close 🙂
The Bug Viewer, my daughter would love it
GeoSafari Jr – Bugnoculars
My grandchildren would love the Bug Viewer.
I love the bugnoculars as the bug is safe whilst my daughter could carry it around easily
My favourite is the under water explorer magnifier my boys would love it
The Underwater Explorer and Magnifier, my kids would love this
the Bugnoculars are brilliant, my son would love these
I love the Underwater Explorer and Magnifier
Bugwatch Magnifier
The bug viewer, would be great seeing the close up without them being thrust into my face!
The bugnoculars look fun, great way of making nature fun.
I love The Bugnoculars – my son would enjoy examining bugs in these.
Bugwatch Magnifier
i think my boy would love Underwater Explorer and Magnifier
The underwater explorer and magnifier
GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier
Underwater Explorer and Magnifier
BugWatch Magnifier
My favourite is the GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier 🙂
My favourite and my grandson would love is the BugWatch Magnifier
I think the Bugnoculars looks like to be a favourite here.
My son would love the underwater explorer and magnifier
bug viewer 🙂
GeoSafari Talking Bug Net seams a fun way to learn.
The Bugnoculars, my young grandson loves using his granddad’s binoculars to look for insects in the grass and in holes
the bugnoculars look fab 😀
The talking bug net is a fantastic idea
The bug viewer looks fab 🙂
The bug viewer looks fab 🙂
the Bugnoculars, my little boy loves wee bugs!