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P.S. But first, let’s shout … butterfly! DOT bug-spotting crew is made of: Cathy Olmedillas, Anna Dunn, Ben Javens, Julia Staite, Mia Anderson, Helga Aversa, Gaston Caba, Max Lowe, Karolina Ivanoska and Eritobi Akintoye. DOT is available to buy onlin

A magnifying glass A notebook A couple of jars A few bread crumbs A net A camera A bug chart A cheese sandwich Lots of patience Draw your favourite insect here. ■

Found by rivers or ponds, dragonflies have four wings. They have huge eyes that help them to be excellent hunters. Moths travel long distances using the Moon to help them find their way. Mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases, but they are also a bird’

Cicadas are well-known for their buzzing sounds, which the males make to attract ladies. Ants are small but strong. If you were an ant, you could lift a whole car by yourself! Millipedes can grow up to 200 feet, which makes them nature’s most ticklis

Insects live everywhere. Spot some by lifting a large stone or by looking inside the cracks of a tree bark. Insects are delicate. Handle them gently and always put them back once you have studied them. Insects can be busy. Ants and bees have a lot of

Throw the dice. Move according to the number shown on the dice. The first player to reach number 28 is the winner. ■

Happy had decided that today was a good day to go dancing! Happy was full of energy. Grumpy was getting tired just watching Happy. Happy was in a good mood. Grumpy, not so much. Happy was excited because dancing is a lot of fun. Grumpy wasn’t sure. H

herbs Coriander is also known as cilantro. It is delicious in salads, stews or curries. It is one of the oldest herbs ever grown. Its seeds are delicious. Parsley comes either with flat or curly leaves. It goes well sprinkled over a potato salad. It

Help William the Worm to reach his friend Anna the Apple. Can you please match each insect to their home? desert meadow beetle dragonfly pond grass butterfly grasshopper How many bees can you count? Answer: 16 Go over the shaded letters to reveal thi

You will need: A clean empty milk carton Toilet or kitchen roll tubes Twigs, leaves, bark and pine cones A pair of scissors Cut the cardboard tubes down to the depth of the carton or box. Cut off one side of the empty carton. You could also use other