INSECT’S BODY
Head (Point to head.)
Thorax (Point to chest.)
Abdomen – abdomen! (Point to stomach.)
Head, thorax, abdomen – abdomen!
And eyes (Point to eyes.)
And mouth (Point to mouth.)
And antennae, two (Stick 2 fingers up.)
Six legs (Wiggle 3 fingers on each hand.)
And there’s an insect for you!
(Leave off a verse each time you sing and hum.)
Bug Hunt – Give children pipe cleaners that they can twist into a magnifying glass shape. Let them use these to hunt for bugs on the playground.
*They could also use clipboards to draw insects that they find outside.
Entomologist – Explain that an entomologist is a person who studies insects. Brainstorm different ways that they can study insects, such as checking out books at the library, looking on the internet, and so forth.
Roll a Bug – Remember the old game “Cooty Bug”? Here’s a similar game your children can play where they roll the dice to make their own bugs.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1SnEagA4jljNWVXdzlXcy1zUUk/view?usp=sharin
So, have I sparked your interest in insects or just “bugged” you? Carolyn Kisloski (ckisloski.blogspot.com) and I have created a unit called “Bugs and Insects.” There are 40 pages (QR Codes, Prezis, children's books, writing prompts) of hands-on activities and games that will help you STEAM ahead.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bugs-and-Insects-Unit-2513730
Where did April go? Can you believe tomorrow is May 1st? Carolyn and I have a BIG, FREE, FANTASTIC surprise for you tomorrow. Hurry back!
