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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » GeoSafari Jr from Learning Resources

    GeoSafari Jr from Learning Resources

    April 28, 2014 By Emma Vanstone 33 Comments

    My two little girls love nothing more than sitting in the garden talking to their flowers and looking for bugs. Both carefully pick up worms or let ladybirds and spiders walk over their hands, they don’t seem squeamish at all. The new GeoSafari Jr sets from Learning Resources are perfect for them and have kept them both entertained for hours, as they first carefully hunt for bugs and then choose the best device to observe them with.

    BugWatch Magnifier

    This brilliant magnifier comes with three different sized pots, each with a magnifying window and tweezers to help collect your bugs. My 5 year old was insistent she could keep her snail as a pet in the biggest jar, but we eventually convinced her he’d be happier back in the garden.

    The clever double viewer allows children to observe the bug from above and below, which was great for looking at legs and wings without turning the bug over. To place the bug inside you simply lift off the top segment and then replace it. The viewer is very easy to use, sturdy and durable. Perfect for little bug hunters.

     

    BugWatch from GeoSafari

    Recommended age 4-8 years old

     

    GeoSafari Jr – Bugnoculars

    These were a big hit as well with the 3x magnification allowing for observations of lots of details on the bugs we collected.  Again the container is very sturdy, with a secure fitting lid that is still easy enough for children to open and close themselves.

     

    GeoSafari Bugnoculars

    My girls loved the carry handle feature which allowed them to carry it easily when we went exploring. You can even collect fish and tadpoles as the bottom is watertight. The binocular style viewer made it very easy to observe things on the move. The Bugnoculars would definitely a make a brilliant first magnifier for kids.

    GeoSafari Bugnoculars

    Recommended age 4-8 years old

    GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier

    Out of all the products this was the one the kids were most excited about. The girls wanted to put it in the bath and my 7 year old immediately wanted to take it to a stream to look at the tadpoles we’d seen the previous week.

    The boat can be used indoors or outdoors. You could use it in the bath, paddling pool, water table, on the beach, in rock pools or streams. It offers so much opportunity for learning fun, we can’t wait to take it on holiday.

    My favourite feature ( apart from the magnifying window ) is the handy wrist strap made to look like a life belt.

    Underwater explorer from GeoSafari

     

    The plastic steering wheel and propellers really spin, adding a bit of extra fun. You could even add some LEGO men.

    We thought this was such a cool idea, a really unusual way of exploring underwater life.

    Recommended age 3-7 years

    GeoSafari Talking Bug Net

    This brilliant educational toy comes with 6 bugs. You can switch the net between 2 modes ‘fun facts’ or ‘quiz’. In ‘fun fact’ mode, simply drop the bugs into the net one by one to learn facts about each. In ‘quiz’ mode the net asks questions and you have to choose the correct bug to answer to question.

    GeoSafari

    My children have really enjoyed the Talking Bug Net and keep coming back to it over and over again. They all know lots more facts about bugs than they did before.

    Again, this is a very sturdy, well made toy and a great, fun way to learn about bugs.

    GeoSafari

    Recommended age 4-8 years

    For more in the GeoSarafi Jr range and lots more educational toys please do check out Learning Resources.

    We were sent the items above for the purpose of this review.

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    Last Updated on May 20, 2014 by Emma Vanstone

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah Hurrell

      April 29, 2014 at 10:18 am

      My kids are just getting into learning about bugs so the talking bug net sounds fun.

      Reply
    2. claire eadie

      April 29, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      The bug viewer is definitely my favourite; kids love examining creepy crawlies up close 🙂

      Reply
    3. kim mayhead

      April 29, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      The Bug Viewer, my daughter would love it

      Reply
    4. claire woods

      April 30, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      GeoSafari Jr – Bugnoculars

      Reply
    5. Barbara Handley

      April 30, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      My grandchildren would love the Bug Viewer.

      Reply
    6. Lorraine Tinsley

      April 30, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      I love the bugnoculars as the bug is safe whilst my daughter could carry it around easily

      Reply
    7. Anna

      April 30, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      My favourite is the under water explorer magnifier my boys would love it

      Reply
    8. Zoe G

      April 30, 2014 at 11:41 pm

      The Underwater Explorer and Magnifier, my kids would love this

      Reply
    9. emma walters

      May 01, 2014 at 6:46 am

      the Bugnoculars are brilliant, my son would love these

      Reply
    10. ashleigh

      May 01, 2014 at 9:11 am

      I love the Underwater Explorer and Magnifier

      Reply
    11. kim neville

      May 01, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Bugwatch Magnifier

      Reply
    12. Lynsey Ward

      May 01, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      The bug viewer, would be great seeing the close up without them being thrust into my face!

      Reply
    13. Suzanne Cooke

      May 02, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      The bugnoculars look fun, great way of making nature fun.

      Reply
    14. Laura Pritchard

      May 02, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      I love The Bugnoculars – my son would enjoy examining bugs in these.

      Reply
    15. Lynsey Buchanan

      May 04, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Bugwatch Magnifier

      Reply
    16. Cheryl Kean

      May 07, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      i think my boy would love Underwater Explorer and Magnifier

      Reply
    17. Val Swift

      May 11, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      The underwater explorer and magnifier

      Reply
    18. Hazel Christopher

      May 12, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier

      Reply
    19. Solange

      May 12, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Underwater Explorer and Magnifier

      Reply
    20. Clare White

      May 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      BugWatch Magnifier

      Reply
    21. Jennifer Rhymer

      May 21, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      My favourite is the GeoSafari Jr – Underwater Explorer and Magnifier 🙂

      Reply
    22. Susan Sargent

      May 21, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      My favourite and my grandson would love is the BugWatch Magnifier

      Reply
    23. Phyllis Ellett

      May 22, 2014 at 4:06 am

      I think the Bugnoculars looks like to be a favourite here.

      Reply
    24. jessica newman

      May 22, 2014 at 6:37 am

      My son would love the underwater explorer and magnifier

      Reply
    25. Sarah Parker

      May 22, 2014 at 9:23 am

      bug viewer 🙂

      Reply
    26. Katherine Coldicott

      May 22, 2014 at 10:41 am

      GeoSafari Talking Bug Net seams a fun way to learn.

      Reply
    27. Janet Coverdale

      May 22, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      The Bugnoculars, my young grandson loves using his granddad’s binoculars to look for insects in the grass and in holes

      Reply
    28. sairz eastham

      May 22, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      the bugnoculars look fab 😀

      Reply
    29. MANDIE TAPLIN

      May 22, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      The talking bug net is a fantastic idea

      Reply
    30. Jackie Chapman

      May 22, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      The bug viewer looks fab 🙂

      Reply
    31. Jackie Chapman

      May 22, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      The bug viewer looks fab 🙂

      Reply
    32. olivia Kirby

      May 22, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      the Bugnoculars, my little boy loves wee bugs!

      Reply

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