Meet the mini-beasts!
Explore the insect flashcards.
NZ$10.00
Bright, friendly insect flashcards for curious little learners.
These illustrated picture-and-word cards introduce children to familiar insects and mini-beasts in a simple, inviting way.
Use them to build vocabulary, connect pictures with words, notice different creatures, and open up easy conversations about the world around us.
What’s included 🦋
The set contains 10 illustrated flashcards, each showing a friendly insect or mini-beast with its exact label:
Step | Flashcard |
1 | LADY BUG |
2 | BEE |
3 | ANT |
4 | SPIDER |
5 | CATERPILLAR |
6 | BUTTERFLY |
7 | GRASSHOPPER |
8 | FLY |
9 | MOSQUITO |
10 | DRAGONFLY |
How to use them 🌼
Try one idea at a time, or follow your child’s curiosity as you explore the set together.
Show one card at a time — let your child look closely at the picture before introducing the word.
Say the word together — point to the label and repeat it naturally as often as your child enjoys.
Invite pointing or repeating — ask your child to point to a detail, name the insect, or have a go at saying the word.
Compare and sort — group cards by wings, colours, number of legs, or other features your child notices.
Revisit through play — use the cards in pretend play, matching games, or relaxed conversations.
Take them on nature walks — look for insects outdoors together, with close adult supervision and gentle respect for living creatures.
Who they’re for 👨👩👧
These flashcards are made for children and the adults who enjoy exploring language and the natural world with them.
Toddlers — begin naming familiar creatures through bright pictures and shared pointing.
Preschoolers — practise new vocabulary while noticing differences between mini-beasts.
Young children — use the cards for simple games, sorting, and conversation.
Parents and carers — create easy moments for talking, looking, and learning together.
Educators — add a visual prompt to early-learning activities and group discussions.
Early-learning settings — keep the set nearby for child-led exploration and shared play.
🌈 Little Hands. Big Learning. Endless Fun.
All our flashcards are laminated and reusable, making them durable, easy to handle, and perfect for little hands to enjoy again and again.
Made in New Zealand 🇳🇿 I Little Clouds
Adult supervision is recommended, especially when using small pieces, Velcro or scissors.