Insect Lore School Kit Refill: 33 Live Caterpillars, Cups & STEM Journal

Bring the classroom to life with Insect Lore's School Kit Refill. This comprehensive set follows a real life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly, offering a tactile, memorable science experience for students and educators alike. Designed for ease, the kit combines high quality materials with clear instructions to transform everyday learning into an engaging exploration of nature.

What’s included

• 33 live baby caterpillars in one large cup
• 33 two ounce mini cups with lids, one per student
• 10 oz of nutritious growth food to sustain the cohort
• Feeding dropper, transfer brush, and a spoon with a knife for meals
• Stem Journal full of hands-on activities and observation prompts
• Chrys-A-Lid holding log and hook-and-loop fasteners to attach lids inside a habitat
• Instructions and safety tips for classroom use

Why it works in a classroom

• Hands-on observation of life cycle stages over roughly three weeks, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly
• Individual cups give each student a tangible role and ongoing engagement
• Written prompts in the STEM journal guide inquiry, reflection, and documentation
• All components are designed for classroom setup and easy measurement of daily care and changes

Practical classroom use and care

• Begin with a simple setup in a mesh butterfly habitat or similar enclosure (habitat sold separately)
• Monitor temperature and care for the developing insects within the recommended range
• Record observations, discuss pollinators, and connect science with real-world ecosystems
• At the end of the cycle, butterflies can be released into a safe outdoor space where permitted

About the program and shipping details

• Proudly grown in the USA, Insect Lore has supported families and classrooms for over 50 years
• Temperature sensitivity matters: check daytime temperatures before ordering; ships to continental USA only
• Note that the habitat is required for the full experience and is sold separately

This refill offers a reliable, hands-on approach to life science education, focusing on curiosity, responsibility, and the wonder of pollinators. It is intended as a flexible tool for teachers to integrate into existing standards-aligned activities and classroom routines.