The little explorers in your class will love getting to create and investigate some fun bug sensory bottles! These ideas are yet another great addition to your master list of sensory bottles. I don’t know about you, but I sure know a ton of preschoolers who are fascinated with bugs. I can’t say that IKeep Reading
Bee Sensory Bottle for a Preschool Insect Theme
Learn how to make a bee sensory bottle with the kids. It’s a great addition to a preschool insect theme or a unit all about bees. Be sure to add this great idea to your list of bug sensory bottles! Related: Rainy Day Activities for Spring Break I think it’s a great idea to haveKeep Reading
I Spy Insect Sensory Bottle That’s Simple to Make
This insect sensory bottle is incredibly easy to make, and it’s sure to keep the kids engage as they play and learn. It’s perfect for your list of bug sensory bottles for kids! A lot of the sensory bottles we make are created using wet ingredients. Mostly because the kids and I have always enjoyedKeep Reading
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Printables to Use with Your Students
Use these life cycle of a butterfly printables with your next kindergarten or preschool butterfly theme. Teaching science in preschool and kindergarten is a blast! The kids are natural scientists, with so many amazing questions and observations. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and I always find myself getting excited about what they’re learning about. Hands-on scienceKeep Reading
Use These Printable Ladybug Letter Puzzles in a Sensory Bin
Explore early literacy skills with these printable ladybug letter puzzles! Even better, add them to a colorful ladybug sensory invitation. Did you know that ladybugs secrete a gross-tasting fluid from their legs to discourage predators (although I want to know how anyone knows that it tastes bad)? That’s just one of those fun facts thatKeep Reading
How to Make Butterfly Life Cycle Sensory Bottles for Preschool
These sensory bottles for preschool are perfect as part of a butterfly theme, or when learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. Make sure to add them to your list of bug sensory bottles for kids! You can grab the free printable labels at the bottom of this post. Do you have a preschoolKeep Reading
Butterfly Life Cycle Printable Book for Preschool and Kindergarten
I have been making some form of this butterfly life cycle printable book for over a decade now! It’s not something I use every year, of course, but it’s a staple for them I’m teaching about butterflies. Every time I’ve used it, my students enjoy the process of making it and reading it together. Of course, theKeep Reading
Creepy Crawly Slime Recipe for Kids
Looking for ideas for how to make slime with kids? I’ve got you covered! We first created this creepy crawly slime recipe for kids during summer camp, but it’s been made and used at home and in my classroom during the regular school year. So this mud, worm, and bugs slime recipe for kids is definitelyKeep Reading
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Necklace the Kids Can Make
Preschoolers love learning about insects, and butterflies are often a favorite with my students. So I was inspired to share a classic butterfly life cycle craft with a little twist. Be sure to grab your free printable butterfly life cycle cards at the bottom of this post, too. Related: I Spy Insect Sensory Bottle FindKeep Reading
Super Simple Insect Small World Play to Spark Kids’ Imaginations
Small world play provides young children the chance to tell stories on a smaller scale. It allows them to explore their knowledge, extend a learning theme in the classroom or at home, and practice their language skills. Today, I’m sharing a super simple insect small world the kiddos can delve into! Easy Insect Small WorldKeep Reading