Bugs Rubbing Plates - Set of 6

The Bugs Rubbing Plates set is a fun and educational way for children to explore the intricate world of insects through hands-on art activities. This pack includes 6 detailed plastic rubbing plates, each measuring 18cm square, featuring a variety of bug-themed designs that bring art and nature together in a creative and engaging format. With a thickness of 0.305mm, these sturdy plates are durable and ideal for repeated classroom or home use.

Children can simply place a sheet of paper over a plate and rub with crayons, pencils, or pastels to reveal finely detailed bug illustrations, making these plates perfect for enhancing art projects, nature studies, or themed classroom displays. An ideas guide is included to help educators and students get the most from this versatile resource.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages scientific curiosity - by connecting art with insect anatomy and natural observation.
• Develops fine motor control - through crayon rubbing and creative manipulation.
• Supports pattern and detail recognition - helping students study texture and form.
• Stimulates creative storytelling and exploration - through bug-themed projects and displays.

Classroom Ideas

• Use in science units - when learning about insect types, body parts, or habitats.
• Create bug-themed collages or storybooks - using rubbings as illustrations.
• Design textured art pieces - combining bug rubbings with colourful backgrounds or embellishments.
• Build a classroom œbug wall - featuring students' rubbings and insect facts.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 6 bug-themed rubbing plates
• Size: Each plate is 18cm square
• Thickness: 0.305mm
• Material: Durable plastic
• Suitable for: Crayons, pencils, pastels, clay impressions
• Includes: Ideas guide

Pack Size: 6 plates