Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion School Kit – 33 Live Caterpillars, 2ft Habitat, STEM Journal & Cups

Immersive Life Science Learning in Your Classroom

Bring the wonder of metamorphosis into your lessons with Insect Lore's Butterfly Pavilion School Kit. Designed for educators, this comprehensive kit pairs a spacious 2-foot habitat with 33 live Painted Lady caterpillars, giving students a front-row seat to development, growth, and transformation. Each student gets a hands-on role as they observe feeding, movement, and changes in real time, turning abstract biology into vivid, memorable moments.

As caterpillars progress through their stages, learners document observations in the included STEM Butterfly Journal, developing data collection and note-taking habits that align with science standards. This is more than observation; it’s an invitation to hypothesize, compare, and reflect on the fascinating pathways of life sciences in a respectful, educational setting.

What you get and how it works

• Two-foot Butterfly Pavilion Habitat that houses the chrysalis-to-butterfly journey in a clear, accessible space.
• 33 live baby caterpillars (Painted Lady) ready to begin their growth in a nurturing classroom environment.
• 33 two-ounce cups with lids, allocated per student to encourage personal responsibility and engagement.
• 10 oz of nutritious caterpillar growth food to support steady development throughout the program.
• 64 hook-and-loop fasteners to securely position chrysalis stages inside the habitat for viewing from multiple angles.
• Flower-shaped butterfly feeder designed for simple nectar access during the emergence phase.
• Insect Lore spoon, knife, and transfer brush to assist careful handling and measurement of supplies.
• Two sugar packets to create butterfly nectar and sustain activity during daily observations.
• STEM Butterfly Journal filled with activities that guide inquiry, recording, and reflection.
• Comprehensive instructions and a supporting video to streamline setup and ongoing care.

Learning outcomes and classroom uses

• Hands-on exposure to the life cycle stages, fostering curiosity and scientific reasoning.
• Encourages responsibility as each student cares for an individual caterpillar in their own cup.
• Supports data literacy through systematic observation and journaling of growth, feeding, and emergence.
• Offers flexible classroom moments—from daily check-ins to planned butterfly release parties.
• Highlights the role of pollinators within ecosystems, connecting biology to environmental awareness.

Important care notes: temperature guidance helps protect the caterpillars during the project. Best results are observed when daytime temperatures fall within a moderate range that avoids extreme heat or cold. The kit ships to the continental USA only, making it an ideal fit for many school districts and after-school programs. Whether used for Back-to-School nights, STEM labs, or end-of-year celebrations, this kit provides a memorable, educational experience that grows with your students.