Spiny Leaf Insect Incursions

Bring the wonder of Spiny Leaf Insects and minibeasts into your classroom! Our exciting incursions are perfect for kindergartens, early learning centres, and OSHC programs — including school holidays, before, and after school care.

Free Spiny Leaf Insect Kit with every booking* — limited time only!

Kinder Program

(3YO, 4YO & Mixed Groups)

Interactive Presentation – Using puppets, props, and dress-up to introduce insect anatomy, life cycles, and camouflage.

Activity Rotations:

🔬 Science and Explore Table
📚 Books and Bugs Table
🎨 Art and Crafts Table
🧩 Play and Learn Table
🦋 Dress Ups

Live Insect Encounter!

🧠 What They’ll Learn

Our programs are developed by qualified educators and entomologists to align with the Early Years Learning Framework. Children will:

Explore insect morphology (body parts)
Discover the life cycle of Spiny Leaf Insects
Discover the unique relationship between Spinies and Ants!
Learn about camouflage and adaptation
Observe real insects up close
Engage in imaginative play and storytelling

Each session includes age-appropriate activities and plenty of photo opportunities!

Cost:

1-hour presentation 25 children

1 session – $410 +GST
2 sessions (consecutive) – $290 +GST each
3 plus sessions (consecutive)– $270 +GST each

Travel surcharge (calculated from Caulfield Junction):

If over 20kms a small travel charge will apply to cover fuel costs.

*One free kit for each centre, not for each session booked.

Butterfly Adventures’ Early Childhood Incursions are created by qualified educators and entomologists with over 20 years of experience. Our play-based, interactive programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework and are designed to spark curiosity about nature and minibeasts!

Children will engage in a hands-on journey of discovery, learning about insect life cycles, camouflage and adaptations, and the amazing features of Spiny Leaf Insects — all through imaginative play, storytelling, and close encounters.

🌿 Each incursion includes age-appropriate learning stations, lots of interaction, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.

For a limited time, every booking comes with a complimentary Spiny Leaf Insect kit, complete with two insects — a perfect way to extend the learning at your centre!