Unfortunately it is not always positive. Remember, most invertebrates are harmless and often end up in classrooms by accident. Dealing with them humanely is important as children will copy your behaviour and attitudes toward them. Helena Napora has developed a unique approach to help deal effectively, and compassionately, with unwanted classroom visitors. Using a sheet of paper to lift the creature, and an inverted cup to prevent its escape, they carry it to safety.
Students work in pairs, so one can go ahead and open doors, etc.
Helena reports that students respond very enthusiastically to the program. As a result student concern for classroom insects, their compassion has extended beyond the classroom leading to the playground not being sprayed with pesticides and even companion planting is practiced in the school's flower gardens. We can all help to change attitudes, especially leading by example. You don't have to like invertebrates to have concern for them. Mind you, if you study insects closely you might even grow to like them.