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Learning in context
Explore a forest with Grandma through ten mini-games and eight narrated videos of real bugs. Children identify insects, match letters on bees and flowers, catch fireflies, color butterflies, and build a spider web.
Small discoveries keep the forest lively: find a bug on Grandma, watch a caterpillar eat leaves, and look at a bug under a magnifying glass. Adults can choose which mini-games are active.
Nature and observation
- Identify bugs and encounter words for their body parts and behavior.
- Spot differences and watch real bugs in nature.
Letters and words
- Match upper- and lowercase letters A–Z.
- Build words such as wings in Bug Spelling.
Early math
- Count fireflies and recognize quantities from 1 to 10.
- Choose jars that hold the requested number of bugs.
Memory and problem-solving
- Remember bugs hidden behind leaves.
- Design a web and see how many of ten flies it catches.
Mini-Games
Ten mini-games, eight narrated nature videos, and interactive forest discoveries.
Spot the Difference
Play. Find the bug that differs from its neighbors.
Practice. Noticing details such as antennae.
Magic Coloring
Play. Color a bug picture to reveal its colors.
Practice. Color recognition and touch control.
Letter Match
Play. Send each bee to the flower with the matching letter.
Practice. Matching uppercase and lowercase letters.
Bug Spelling
Play. Place letters in order to spell a bug-related word.
Practice. Letter sequence and vocabulary.
Counting Fireflies
Play. Catch the requested number of fireflies in a jar.
Practice. Counting moving objects and quantities.
Number Groups
Play. Choose the jar holding the requested number of bugs.
Practice. Recognizing groups and numerals.
Identify Bugs
Play. Find the named bug among the choices.
Practice. Bug identification and nature vocabulary.
Feed Baby Bird
Play. Catch bugs from the mother bird to feed her baby.
Practice. Timing and observing a feeding interaction.
Bug Matching
Play. Reveal bugs behind leaves and find pairs.
Practice. Visual memory and matching.
Build a Spider Web
Play. Draw a web and test how many flies it catches.
Practice. Planning, experimentation, and cause and effect.
See the game in action
All game videosHalloween trailer
More videos (4)
Game trailer
Halloween short teaser
Halloween wide trailer
Original one-minute trailer
Keep playing with a coloring sheet
Halloween
Firefly Night
Choose a color for each little glow.
Download PDF
Halloween
Spider Web
Follow the threads and color Grandma's spider.
Download PDF
Halloween
Halloween Surprise
Color a bagful of Halloween treats.
Download PDFLearning in context
The forest puts letter, number, and observation tasks in a shared setting. Real bug videos add a second way to explore the animals, while the web activity lets children make something and observe what it does.
Try it together
Look for a bug outdoors without touching it. Describe its color, count the legs you can see, and compare it with a creature in the game.
Fairlady Media is the family studio founded by James and Connie Bossert. Connie holds a doctorate in educational psychology and works on instructional design and illustration. Meet the people behind the games.
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Customer reviews
Selected five-star customer stories, in their own words. These excerpts reflect the app versions the reviewers used.
Nephew loves this games because of all the mini games, specially the spider web making part.
My granddaughter loves this game. She is excited each time she reaches a level of mastery.
My favorite feature is that as a parent I can go into the settings and turn OFF some of the games.
My kindergarten students and my two grand kids (8 and 3) all love it!
Awards, reviews & App Store history
Recognition for Bugs and Insects with Grandma
Explore the awards and published reviews this game has received. These records describe the versions available at the time.
Awards & editorial selections
Children’s Technology Review
Editor’s Choice Award
2013
Published reviews & coverage
Appysmarts
Review
iGameMom
Review
Media Genesis
App roundup
From the review archive
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Best Apps for Kids
Review · 2013
Children’s Technology Review
Review · 2013
Privacy and grown-up controls
Our privacy policy describes how Fairlady Media apps handle local settings, child-created content, external actions, and support requests.
- Apple's privacy label
- Data Not Collected. Read this game's App Privacy details.
- Child accounts
- Our policy says children do not need to create an account or provide personal information.
- On-device content
- Apps may save settings, progress, rewards, or creations on the device. Our policy explains when an adult can choose to share content.
- Links out of the app
- Our policy places external support, privacy, sharing, and App Store actions behind a parent gate.
- Contacting support
- An adult can email us. We receive the email address and any details they choose to send so we can respond.
Policy and U.S. App Store label checked September 13, 2026. The Apple label and the website policy are separate sources.
Before you download
- Designed for
- Ages 6 and under
- Apple age information
- 4+; Made for Ages 0–5
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad
- Minimum system
- iOS 15.0 or iPadOS 15.0
- App language
- English, as listed by Apple
- Included content
- Ten mini-games, eight narrated nature videos, and interactive forest discoveries.
- U.S. download price
- $2.99 USD
- Public version
- 1.10.1
- Version release date
- 2026-09-09
- Family Sharing
- Up to six family members, with Family Sharing enabled
U.S. App Store facts checked September 13, 2026. Price, availability, and compatibility can change. Check the current listing before buying.
For device help, visit game support. For a question about this game, an adult can email support@fairladymedia.com.
Questions parents ask
Who is Bugs and Insects with Grandma designed for?
Its current game description specifies ages 6 and under. Early letters and numbers through nature play are useful starting points. Individual children vary; explore the activities and screenshots together.
Can I choose which activities my child plays?
Yes. The current game description says an adult can select which mini-games are active. The ten activities range from matching and coloring to spelling and web building.
What can we try away from the screen?
Look for a bug outdoors without touching it. Describe its color, count the legs you can see, and compare it with a creature in the game.
Which devices can run the app?
The current U.S. listing requires iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later. Check Apple's compatibility details for your device before purchasing.
Where can I find privacy and purchase information?
Read the privacy summary above, our privacy policy, and the current App Store listing for this game.
What if I need help?
Visit our support page for troubleshooting and a way to contact us.
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