Activities
Below are my favorite insect related activities for kids!
Want to get your kids outside and exploring nature? Elizabeth, creator of worthwritingfor.com, has a free printable insect scavenger hunt sheet on her website. Click here to find out more!
Vanessa over at mamashappyhive.com outlines 25 different activities to get children excited about insects. Click here to find out more!
How about playing math or memory games? Over at activity-mom.com there are plenty of free printable sheets that can be used to teach children different math, literacy, and recognition skills all while using fascinating insects. Click here to find out more!
Looking for educational games for children? The site “pest world for kids” has games such as Bug Builder, Sort the Bugs, and an insect trivia quiz. Click here to find out more!
Curious about what it would be like to have an arthropod as a pet? Some websites detailed care guides for sale and various arthropods available to purchase as pets. Having them in your home can be a great way to get others excited about arthropods and offer a unique opportunity to learn about them.
Just like any pet they can be a big responsibility so please only consider purchasing them after you have learned how to care for them.
For more information check out Josh’s Frogs and Bugs in Cyberspace
Love reading? There are plenty of books that shine a light on the insects around us and the important roles they play in our lives. Below are links to a couple of my favorite books! Don’t forget to also check your local library for insect books the next time you stop in.
-Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology by Jaret C. Daniels
-The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities by Lauren Davidson