Bug Activities for Kids
For homeschoolers looking for ways to spice up their insect unit studies, look no further! Here is a list of engaging bug activities for kids that are sure to keep them engaged and learning at the same time.
From creating simple arts and crafts projects with butterflies or composting with worms, there’s something here for every homeschooler to make sure their lesson plans are both educational and fun. And as a bonus, they get to explore the fascinating world of bugs too!
If you enjoyed these bug ideas, you’ll love these Free Insect Worksheets for Kids!
Teaching about bugs to kids can be an exciting, educational, and fun experience. Kids enjoy learning about the different types of bugs and their characteristics and habitats.
They can also learn important life lessons while they explore these little creatures. With activities like bug scavenger hunts and bug observation, kids can start to understand the importance of respect for all living things. Plus, they get to have a lot of fun while doing it!
Take the time to stop on your next walk and see what insects you see no trip. Where are they found, where do they live, and how are they working to find food?
Ask these questions as you see bugs in nature to learn more about them, and see how many you can identify.
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Recommended Insect Books for Kids
Reading has lasting effects on vocabulary and a child’s ability to retain information. Learn new vocabulary and add to your child’s bug knowledge with these colorful bug books.
Little Ant and the Butterfly (Little Ant Books)National Geographic Kids Everything Insects: All the Facts, Photos, and Fun to Make You BuzzInsects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology (Simple Introductions to Science)The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and ActivitiesThe Ants Who Couldn’t Dance – A Kids Book About Cooperation and TeamworkNational Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterfly
Do your kids love reading books but just don’t have the time to read them all yourself? Grab an Audible subscription to find amazing audiobooks that your kids can listen to on their own. You can get up to two free audiobooks when you sign up for the first time.
If audiobooks aren’t you’re thing, see what cool books you can find on Kindle and your kids will have a huge library ready at their fingertips.
Bug Activities for Kids
Do you have an insect lover? These bug notebooking pages will help you research your favorite bug and learn more about them. Perfect learning activity for your next nature walk.
Get counting with your kids, your little one will enjoy these cute bug counting mats to count from 1 to 10, also use them for addition and subtraction.
Great Bug sensory bin to learn about insects and have fun with them for bug lovers. A messy and fun project to keep preschoolers busy.
Bug Counting Cards and Puzzles
Learn to count with these bug-counting cards and puzzles. Keep learning numbers fun. These free printables will help teach kids numbers 1 through 10.
Bug Activities for Kindergarten
Whether the kids prefer playing outdoors or doing crafts indoors, there is something in these Bug Activities for Kindergarten that will spark their interest in bugs and get them excited about learning!
Are you ready for spring? These Bug Books for Kids will keep your kids busy during the spring season while reading about some colorful and interesting insects before they go outside to explore. This list has everything you are looking for when it comes to bugs.
If you’re looking for different ways to teach bug life cycles to your kids, here is a great list of insect life cycle activities!
Kids will learn more about the different kinds of insects and their life cycles with these preschool insect books!
Fun Bee Activities
Honey Bee Life Cycle Worksheets
Honey bees are important to us and our food! Learn all about the honey bee and how they grow with these honey bee life cycle worksheets. Your kids will love to see what they look like as they grow from an egg to an adult.
Is your kid an insect lover? These Bee Life Cycle Coloring Pages are perfect for kids who want to learn more about bees in a fun and colorful way. These coloring pages are a good introduction to life cycles because they can put the images to life using their crayons.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! These Bee Activities for Kids are a great way to extend your Bee Life Cycle homeschool science lesson. They can also be a boredom buster because they’re all interesting, colorful, and fun! Try all the activities with your kids and you’ll surely have a great time together.
Books About Bees for Preschoolers
Spring is the perfect time to learn more about these amazing creatures. These books about bees for preschoolers are perfect for teaching your kids about bees. From learning about how they live to where they make their honey, your preschooler will be buzzing with knowledge after reading these books. Grab these books now and enjoy reading! Perfect addition to your child’s homeschool spring activities!
Bee Activities for Kindergarten
This list is perfect for your kids to learn more about bees! Homeschool moms will have lots of activities with their kids with these Bee Activities for Kindergarten that are fun and educational.
Learn how a bug’s body is made up with these educational labeling pages.
Dragonfly Life Cycle Worksheets
Who doesn’t love dragonflies? See how they grow from an egg to its adult form.
Parts of a Dragonfly Worksheet
What are a dragonfly’s body part called and what do they look like?
These Dragonfly Books for Kids will enchant young readers with vivid illustrations and engaging stories, sparking their imagination and introducing them to the magical world of these graceful, winged creatures.
Get to know bugs with this set if bug pages to dive deeper into the world of these tiny creatures.
Books About Insects for Kindergarten
Kindergarteners will love learning about insects with these fun insect books full of interesting facts and stories!
Are you looking for a gift for someone who loves bugs? Look no further than this list of gifts for bug lovers!
Recommended Bug Toys
With these toy kits, your kids will love exploring more about the different insects and expand their imaginations on the different journeys they can encounter. Try them out now and start an adventure!
TOY Life Kids Explorer Kit, Bug Catcher Kit for Kid, Bug Catching KitTerra by Battat – Insect World 60 pcs – Assorted Miniature Insect Toys For Kids 3+Mideer Insect Puzzles for KidsAmber Dig Kit – Insects in Resin, 8 Insects Specimens Excavation KitNature Bound – Ultimate Critter Box Habitat Kit for Indoor/Outdoor Insect CollectingLadybug Growth Cycle, Animal Growth Cycle Biological Model
Butterfly Activities
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Worksheet
Use these cute life cycles of butterfly worksheets so you’re prepared when you head outdoors and see them on your nature walks. Learn all about how they grow from an egg to a caterpillar and then onto a gorgeous butterfly.
Introduce your child to butterflies with this easy butterfly sensory bin. Get creative with colors, textures, and even scents and stimulate their curiosity. A fun bug or insect activity to add to your science lessons.
This Pasta Butterfly Craft is great for early learners and fine motor skills. It’s a simple art activity that highlights the creativity of your child and shows how simple it can be to create fun craft projects, right from the comfort of your home.
This Butterfly Life Cycle Craft is the perfect way for the kids to learn about butterflies while having hands-on fun! See how they grow from an egg to a caterpillar to a butterfly.
This Butterfly Slime Recipe is so much fun to make! Perfect for a simple messy play activity for the kids! Your bug lovers will love this activity.
Butterfly Life Cycle with Pasta
Are you looking for some creative and cheap way to teach kids about the butterfly life cycle? This Butterfly Life Cycle with Pasta is a fun activity using your uncooked pasta from the kitchen to illustrate the life cycle of a butterfly. Kids will enjoy this activity!
If you are in search of an awesome craft to do with your kids, this super easy Butterfly Craft is what you are looking for. It’s a perfect activity for your homeschool butterfly science lesson. Kids will love it!
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Activities
Looking for fun activities for your child? Check out these cool Life Cycle of a Butterfly Activities! Let your kids learn how caterpillars awesomely turn into butterflies as they try them one by one.
Ladybug Activities
Add these to your homeschool science lessons about bugs and insects – ladybug coloring pages! Give your kids the liberty and creativity to color their ladybugs whatever they like, and you might find out that they may have an artist inside them.
The kids will have so much fun with this Ladybug Life Cycle Craft! It’s an easy and interactive way to create the life cycle of a ladybug and see how it grows from an egg to an adult.
Felt Ladybug Craft & Counting Activity
This Felt Ladybug Craft and Counting Activity are perfect for young children. It’s a great way for them to learn how to count and use their fine motor skills, too.
Handprint Ladybug Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Get crafty with this adorable ladybug craft that can be used as a keepsake.
Ant Activities
Ant Life Cycle Multiplication Cards
Make learning math fun and start multiplying with these cool ant life cycle multiplication cards for 2 and 3-times tables.
Do your kids love bugs and insects? Get to know the different life stages of ants with these cute ant life cycle worksheets. How many parts of the ant can you name? Your kids will love to see how an ant grows from an egg to an adult.
Ants may be small but we can learn great things from them. Take a look at our list of Ant Books for Kids and let your kids dive into the world of these tiny but awesome creatures.
If you’re looking for awesome and interesting activities about ants, these Ant Activities for Kids are perfect! Check this cool list of activities and have a fun learning experience with your kids. The perfect addition to your homeschool insect lessons.
Kids will be delighted to observe how different bugs move, explore their habitats, and test the effects of colors on pests. With these activities, kids can gain an appreciation for nature while having a blast! So come join us in our adventures onto discovering more about the world of bugs!
More Bug Printables
B is for Bugs! by 3 Boys and a Dog
Ladybug Printable Book by Fun-A-Day
Bug Themed Number Color & Trace by 3 Dinosaurs