Real Bugs Discovery Kit

4.8
227 Reviews
$19.99$29.99
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Real Bugs Discovery Kit

4.8
227 Reviews
$19.99$29.99
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3 yrs. - 8 yrs.

Grade

Preschool - 3rd gr.
Description
Kids get an up-close look at 12 amazing bugs—from a leaf beetle to a lantern fly! Each real specimen is permanently encased in indestructible acrylic, so kids can safely explore them from every angle. Plus, you get a fascinating fact book and handy magnifier—all in a cute storage tray with labeled compartments for each bug. Tray measures 10 1/2".
Item # DD646
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Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Customers Say

Customers love the Real Bugs Discovery Kit for its crystal-clear acrylic specimens that allow children to safely examine real insects from every angle. Parents and teachers appreciate how it sparks curiosity in 3-8 year olds, with many mentioning how even bug-fearful children become fascinated when using the included magnifying glass. The main drawback is the lack of a lid, causing bugs to fall out during storage.

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Great set!

I have used this set for several years as a preschool teacher and director. The children love to play with these and get a close up look at insects. The bug tray is perfect and a great fine motor skill as well. We have used these in a science area with magnifying glasses and they are so much fun. I just ordered a new set for my grandson for Christmas as he loves bugs and misses seeing them in winter.

Tammy Aurich

December 09, 2025

from Grand Rapids, MI

Great gor nature loving kiddos

A great tool for my nature loving grandkids.

CLAIREK

December 03, 2025

from Rochester, NY
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Ratings & Reviews

Real Bugs Discovery Kit

4.8
227 ratings
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4 Star
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100% would recommend

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Customers Say

Customers love the Real Bugs Discovery Kit for its crystal-clear acrylic specimens that allow children to safely examine real insects from every angle. Parents and teachers appreciate how it sparks curiosity in 3-8 year olds, with many mentioning how even bug-fearful children become fascinated when using the included magnifying glass. The main drawback is the lack of a lid, causing bugs to fall out during storage.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews

Great set!

I have used this set for several years as a preschool teacher and director. The children love to play with these and get a close up look at insects. The bug tray is perfect and a great fine motor skill as well. We have used these in a science area with magnifying glasses and they are so much fun. I just ordered a new set for my grandson for Christmas as he loves bugs and misses seeing them in winter.

Tammy Aurich

December 09, 2025

from Grand Rapids, MI
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great gor nature loving kiddos

A great tool for my nature loving grandkids.

CLAIREK

December 03, 2025

from Rochester, NY
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great gift for grandkids who love science

Great quality, very good gift for a grandson who loves science and bugs!

TC

November 28, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Perfect for learning

Love this bug kit. We have several of these at our center and I ordered a few for the grandkids. They will look at them, discuss the differences of them, and will decide which ones are the ugliest or most interesting. The book is a real plus!

Science Learning

November 25, 2025

from Chattanooga TN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great game for curious little ones!

Great game for curious little ones!

Stav K.

November 22, 2025

from Tenafly, NJ
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Wonderful, fun way to increase a child's curiosity and knowledge. It is a nice size. Awesome hands on gift. Very pleased!

Terry Sears

November 15, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Love it!

Great addition to our homeschooling materials! Only wish the other additions weren’t so pricey! This is great for the price though!!!!

MammaM

November 14, 2025

from California
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great learning tool

My kiddo has played with this in a local community event, and loved it enough that we had to buy it. It's great how much details the child can observe in this safe way. I just hope the insects were obtained ethically.

Mila

November 13, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Cool to look at

So, we bought this for our five year old grandson for Christmas. He loves bugs!! Not so much his grandma We will see what he thinks come Christmas Day!!

Real Bugs

October 09, 2025

from White Bear Lake, MN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bugs were a big hit

We had a program for children up to age five that included a lot of toys for them to explore. The Real Bugs Discovery Kit was the most popular item there. The kids were mesmerized by the different bugs, and they loved to take them out of the slots, look at them up close with the magnifying glass, and put them back in the tray. They really liked this and were engaged with it for a long time.

Ally Copper

October 09, 2025

from Ohio
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Durable and fun hands-on science manipulative

These are fabulous!! They are sought-after by a number of children year after year and have withstood the test of time! These bugs are made well and have weathered the storm in our classes with little to no damage.

Grace Zappa

September 25, 2025

from Maplewood, MN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bug discovery kit

This was a great gift for the grandkids. Opens up their inquisitive minds.

E. N.

August 24, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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