Insect hotel experiment kit SES Explore — botany theme, multicolour, for ages 5+

SES Explore Insect hotel experiment kit (botany theme) is a hands-on educational set for children aged 5 and above that enables building and observing a small insect shelter. The multicolour wooden components assemble into a compact hotel with separate rooms that can be filled with different natural materials. The kit introduces basic concepts of insect habitats, species diversity and simple ecological relationships through practical activity suitable for home, classroom or outdoor learning.

Advantages

The kit provides a complete wooden structure and guidance to create distinct compartments that attract a variety of garden insects. Materials and openings vary between rooms so children can compare which insects prefer which filling. The included information sheet explains the connection between materials and visitor types, supporting observational learning and age-appropriate environmental awareness. The product is lightweight and designed for easy assembly by young learners with adult supervision.

Suitable for

• School science projects and classroom activities
• Home nature exploration and family learning
• Outdoor observation of pollinators and beneficial insects
• Early ecology lessons and species identification practice

Key specifications

• Theme: botany and insect habitats
• Materials: wooden hotel structure with assorted natural filling compartments (various openings and textures)
• Recommended age: 5 years and older
• Includes: wooden parts for assembly and an information sheet explaining which materials attract which insects
• Colour: multicolour

How to use

Assemble the wooden pieces according to the illustrated instructions to form the hotel frame and internal compartments. Fill each room with a different natural material such as dry leaves, hollow stems, small twigs, wood shavings or straw, and place or adjust the openings as indicated. Place the finished insect hotel in a sheltered, dry location in the garden or on a balcony, preferably facing a sunny side and near flowering plants. Observe regularly and record which insects visit different compartments to compare preferences and behaviour.

Usage recommendations

Position the insect hotel at least 30–50 cm above ground level, secure it against strong wind, and refill or refresh materials seasonally. Avoid using chemically treated wood or pesticides nearby. Supervise young children during assembly and when collecting natural filling materials.