{"product_id":"montessori-insect-catcher-kit","title":"Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔍 A closer look at a very small neighbour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tiny creature on a leaf can stop a child in their tracks. The Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit turns that curiosity into an invitation to observe together. This handheld catcher combines a thumb-slide opening with dual 6× magnifying lenses, giving your child a way to look more closely at a suitable insect without needing to hold it in their fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9485\/6741\/files\/md-detail-f200c45a35e208346c0e.gif?v=1788639749\" alt=\"Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit — product details 1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👆 Discover how the catcher works first.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore heading outside, demonstrate the sliding control and practise opening and closing the catcher with nothing inside. Let your child feel the movement and see what changes. Understanding the tool before using it helps make the next step calmer, especially when an exciting discovery is moving nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9485\/6741\/files\/md-detail-fe8ccf77e5834bd7f1c4.png?v=1788639770\" alt=\"Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit — product details 2\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐞 Watch carefully, then choose together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn adult should identify a suitable creature and supervise any brief capture. Open the catcher, position it gently and close it carefully, taking care not to trap legs or wings. Avoid stinging, biting or unidentified insects. There is always the option to watch where the creature is instead—an interesting discovery does not have to be collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9485\/6741\/files\/md-detail-0355af0536f3662557d2.png?v=1788639793\" alt=\"Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit — product details 3\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔎 Take time for the tiny details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook through the magnifying lenses and talk about what you notice: antennae, a pattern on the body or the way the legs move. Invite your child to describe what they can see before offering an explanation. Even a short look can create a question to explore together after the insect has returned home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9485\/6741\/files\/md-detail-05862eb61078d02e66fb.png?v=1788639819\" alt=\"Montessoridays™ Insect Catcher Kit — product details 4\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:720px;height:auto;margin:16px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 End the adventure with a gentle goodbye.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease living finds promptly in the same place they were found, and keep them out of direct sun while observing. At 73 g, the catcher is a small addition to an adult-supervised nature outing. Bring it along when curiosity calls, practise thoughtful handling and enjoy a closer look at the world you usually walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📋 Product details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic body with acrylic magnifying lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual 6× lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thumb-slide opening and closing mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years and up; adult-supervised use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 g \/ 2.6 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e No batteries required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e One handheld insect catcher with dual 6× magnifying lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Montessoridays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53749382185253,"sku":"10000948126","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9485\/6741\/files\/md-insect-catcher-kit-1.jpg?v=1788630537","url":"https:\/\/montessoridays.com\/products\/montessori-insect-catcher-kit","provider":"MontessoriDays","version":"1.0","type":"link"}