Petroleum jelly smeared on the top edge of a container will prevent many insects from escaping. Diplomacy Inform your principal, other teachers and custodians that you will be using live arthropods in the classroom. Communication with the custodian is particularly important so that toxic chemicals are not used around the room or outside areas and so that you will be informed if the heater or cooler is to be turned off at some point. It is important to initiate this communication before you begin the classroom project. It is not recommended that insects be sent home with the children without prior communication with the parents.
Vacations Make sure that the arthropods have proper care during vacations.
If you leave the arthropod at school, make sure that the temperature in the building is not too hot or cold. Most of the animals used in a lesson will not be affected by short weekends. The only exceptions are caterpillars which may need to go home over the weekend. They will run out of food without daily care. Insect death Insect deaths are unavoidable.