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Learning About Bees

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Hands on activities for learning about bees in the preschool and Montessori classroom. When you’re working with preschoolers and young children, keep in mind that they need to have exposure to the real thing before working with abstract representations of it.  This is particularly true for nature.  Spend lots of time in nature.  Get dirty, see […]

Life Cycle of a Ladybug: Free Printable

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The life cycle of a ladybug has four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Eggs hatch into larvae that eat pests. Larvae molt into pupae. After 1-2 weeks, adult ladybugs emerge to continue eating pests before mating and laying eggs. Ladybugs capture the imagination of preschoolers and kindergarteners everywhere with their bright colors, spots, and […]

Life Cycle of a Bee: Free Printable

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The bee life cycle consists of four main stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Bees are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. They pollinate plants and produce honey, which is not only delicious but also has many health benefits. In this post, we will explore the life cycle of a bee […]

Life Cycle of a Butterfly: Free Printable

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Butterflies captivate children with their vivid colors and elegant flight, making them a perfect subject for educational exploration. The life cycle of a butterfly—from egg to caterpillar, then chrysalis, and finally adult butterfly—is a remarkable process that offers valuable lessons in biology, growth, and adaptation. In this article, we take a look at the life […]

Life Cycle of a Cicada: Free Printable

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As spring and summer approach, many parts of the world will be filled with the loud, distinctive calls of cicadas. These insects have a unique life cycle that can be both captivating and educational for children. To help you teach your students or homeschoolers about cicadas, we’ve put together a free download that includes cicada […]

Life Cycle of an Ant: Free Printable

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The life cycle of an ant has four main stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. In this post, we will explore the life cycle of an ant, from egg to adult, and provide a free downloadable printable for children to learn the names of the various stages. Understanding the life cycle of an ant can […]

Ideas for a Butterfly Unit

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Raise caterpillars and observe how they change into butterflies!  See more on our post about Painted Lady Butterflies here. Simple butterfly life cycle sequencing puzzle Monarch butterfly life cycle 3-part cards with objects.  We made this set using images from Google. Types of Butterflies- 3-part cards and objects matching.  We made this set by photographing […]

Painted Lady Butterflies

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Painted Lady Butterflies are a common and well-known species of butterfly found in many parts of the world. They are easily recognizable by their colorful and patterned wings. In this lesson, we will explore the Painted Lady Butterfly’s life cycle, habitat, and role in the ecosystem. Studying Painted Lady Butterflies provides an excellent way for […]

Bugs! Fine Motor and Art Activities on the Shelf

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We’ve been learning about bugs:  butterflies, ladybugs, grasshoppers, spiders, and cicadas! Affiliate links are used in this post for your convenience.  Read my full affiliate disclosure here. The children have begun to bring bugs in that they’ve discovered on their walks.  Here we have a black and yellow millipede in this critter case. Examining cicada shells in […]

Learning About Bugs

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It’s spring and the season for bugs!  We have a little guy in our class this year who is going to be over the moon about this unit.  We call him the bug whisperer. Come back next week to check out photos of our Fine Motor and Art shelves filled with buggy activities. Our oh-so-very […]