Tag Archives: Bugs & Insects
The Best Bug Books
Within this unit, I’ve listed activities for many books about bugs, but there are certainly more to be considered! Here are a few I’ve enjoyed with many a little one. Please comment with your own favorites as well! I’m always up … Continue reading
Spider Cookies To Tickle Your Child's Tastebuds!
“There was an old lady who swallowed a spider, that wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her…” Here’s a snack that will build fine motor skills, counting ability, and an understanding of the characteristics of arachnids – oh, and of … Continue reading
Spider Cookies To Tickle Your Child’s Tastebuds!
“There was an old lady who swallowed a spider, that wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her…” Here’s a snack that will build fine motor skills, counting ability, and an understanding of the characteristics of arachnids – oh, and of … Continue reading
Spiders Vs Insects- Breaking it Down for Preschoolers
Spiders and insects are often lumped together, but there are some significant differences that even young children can begin to recognize. Noting the difference between insects and spiders isn’t just important for discerning between the two “in the wild”, but … Continue reading
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly – Teaching Preschoolers About the Magical Metamorphosis
If you ask a group of preschoolers to name their favorite insect or bug, chances are you’ll get quite a few votes for the butterfly. They’re beautiful, gentle bugs, and their metamorphosis is simply spectacular. If you have little ones interested … Continue reading
Bonus Eric Carle Activity: The Very Quiet Cricket
Here’s one more for you Eric Carle aficionados! The Very Quiet Cricket is another great one to add to your collection of buggy Eric Carle books. This is the story of a young cricket who hatches from an egg one warm morning, … Continue reading
Creating Preschool Entomologists – Bringing the Bugs Inside
When it comes to exploring bugs, you just can’t really beat bug collecting as an activity! Getting bugs into an enclosure -whether it’s the time-honored classic jar with air-holes in the lid, or something like this- allows children to look … Continue reading
Eric Carle Author Study: The Grouchy Ladybug and The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
The Grouchy Ladybug always catches me off-guard, because it seems to be missing the “Very”. You know, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Busy Spider, The Very Clumsy Click Beetle, and…..The Grouchy Ladybug. I guess he’s just a … Continue reading
