*Bugs

*Art

Feely Bug

Cut a large bug shape out of construction paper or oaktag. Have children glue various materials ont the bug ((sandpaper, corduroy, styrofoam, velvet, yarn, cotton balls, felt)

*Group Time

Guess The Insect

Show picture of insects such as a bee, a grasshopper, and an ant. Have children imitate you as you demonstrate the movement of each insect. For example, buzz around the room with arms extended for a bee, hop around on two feet for a grasshopper, and crawl around on all fours for an ant.

Take a child to the side and show him/her a picture of one of the insects. Have the child move like that insect and the other children guess which insect is being acted out.

Print pictures of a bee, a grasshopper, and an ant.
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*Science/Math

Bug Idntification

Cut from magaiznes pictures of various bugs (spiders, bees, flies, mosquitoes, ants). take the pictures outside with you and the children. Ask the children to go on a "Bug Hunt) to see if you can find creatures that match your pictures.

*Snack

Ants On A Log

Spread peanut butter in a piece of celery. Place raisins on the peanut butter.