{"title":"Preschool Bug Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bugs-bugs-and-more-bugs-a2123","title":"Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer is \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e here and your preschoolers are certain to be excited and ready to be out of school. A fun activity that will allow your students to burn off energy outdoors, while learning about nature, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-249-counting-sorting.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecounting\u003c\/a\u003e is a 'find and count bug hunt'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-384-clipboards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClipboard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7967-ticonderoga-beginner-pencil-with-eraser.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1930-3-magnifier.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagnifying glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bug checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing clip art and word processing software, magazine cutouts and card stock, or your own drawing skills and a copy machine, find (or draw) a picture of common bugs in your area and make a 'treasure hunt' checklist. On the day of the activity, give each of your students (or group of students) a clip board, checklist, pencil, and magnifying glass to take outside with them.\n\nInstruct them to find as many of each bug as they can. Recording their finds with a tally on their sheet. Also, Invite them to use their magnifying glass to explore flower beds, under rocks, etc. and to see the bugs more closely. Give them a certain time limit, then return to the classroom and count together the number of bugs found. You can then make graphs to compare bug counts, visually represent the totals, and a whole host of other information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrap up the lesson with story time (and some relevant reading material):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Ant's Day Off by Bonny Becker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gentleman Bug by Julian Hector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/05\/find-and-count-bug-hunt.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFind and Count Bug Hunt | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084198425,"sku":"A2123","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"story-time-with-eric-carle-a2152","title":"Story Time with Eric Carle","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearning about bugs in your classroom? Here are some great Eric Carle books and activities that will make a great addition to your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Busy Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eby Eric Carle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to feel the textured pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk with your students about webs; how they are designed, types of lines, why spiders build webs, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp children make their own webs with string, liquid starch, glitter, and wax paper. When dried, the web can be peeled away from the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssist children in making hand print spiders to be cut out and placed on their newly created webs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Lonely Firefly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite your students to appreciate the book's special page that lights up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss with your students how and why fireflies light up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you read,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp your students become fireflies! Have them decorate sentence strips or card stock, glue the ends together to create a headband, then attach curled chenille stems to create antenna. Provide them with glow necklaces for a cute effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn classroom lights off and pull blinds, or go to a safe, dark place and have your students act out the story. Remember that not all students like the dark, so be aware of their feelings and make special provisions for them if you need to!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great ideas and other applications for Eric Carle stories, check out Amanda's post at Not Just Cute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/notjustcute.com\/2010\/05\/15\/eric-carle-author-study-the-very-busy-spider-and-the-very-lonely-firefly\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEric Carle Author Study: The Very Busy Spider and The Very Lonely Firefly « Not Just Cute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other resources for your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eearly childhood\u003c\/a\u003e classroom? MPM School Supplies offers everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-58-early-childhood.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egames \u0026amp; activities\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-594-manipulatives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emanipulatives\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-157-resource-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eresource books\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085312537,"sku":"A2152","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"chameleon-caterpillars-craft-a2332","title":"Chameleon Caterpillars Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2809\" title=\"Chameleon-Caterpillar-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Fine Motor and Patterning Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how this kid-friendly caterpillar craft makes use of stripes on a striped background. It reminds us of a chameleon! Whether you pair it with a unit on butterflies, a literary study of Eric Carle's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a fun summer craft, your kiddos are sure to have a great time with this project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite art paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2594-foam-brush-classpack.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkinny foam roller brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e caterpillar template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, have your kiddos prepare the background, using the skinny foam roller brushes and the colorful craft paint to place parallel diagonal lines across the white art paper {this is a \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e way to learn new vocabulary!}. Set the background prints aside to dry, inviting your students to use the caterpillar template to trace and cutout a caterpillar cutout from construction paper. Using scissors and construction paper that has been pre-cut lengthwise into 4-inch wide strips, have your students snip strips of various colors to glue onto their cutout. This process is great for building hand strength and fine motor skills, it also provides a great opportunity to discuss the art of patterning with your kiddos! Add construction paper antennae and legs, then glue the chameleon caterpillar onto the dry background and watch it 'disappear'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For a more chameleon-like effect, have your students trace the caterpillar shape onto white construction paper!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734117064729,"sku":"A2332","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Chameleon-Caterpillar-1.jpg?v=1522781772"},{"product_id":"silly-sentences-listening-game-a3815","title":"Silly Sentences Listening Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1158 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3133347219_37b8cccdc3_o.jpg\" alt=\"Listening Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/ky_olsen\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a great transition or end of the day activity from Nicole at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/activitymom.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/listen-for-silly-sentence.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Activity Mom\u003c\/a\u003e that will have your kiddos giggling as they hone their listening skills. Simply make up a \u003cem\u003esilly sentence\u003c\/em\u003e, one that's mixed up in some way, and invite your kiddos to listen and tell you what is silly about it. Consider tailoring the sentences to something you're learning. For instance, to go along with your summer insect\/bug unit, you might create sentences similar to the following...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eLadybugs\u003c\/span\u003e spin webs to catch their food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/span\u003e make a cocoon called a chrysalis and are transformed into \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003ecaterpillars\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnts have \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eeight legs\u003c\/span\u003e and can run very fast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can also just play for fun, of course! Nicole has some silly sentence examples to get you started, so be sure to head on over to The Activity Mom for some inspiration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734122438681,"sku":"A3815","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3133347219_37b8cccdc3_o.jpg?v=1522781805"},{"product_id":"butterfly-life-cyclein-noodles-a3816","title":"Butterfly Life Cycle...In Noodles!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1164\" alt=\"Science Butterfly Life Cycle Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.somewhatsimple.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we reserve talk of life cycles and butterflies for the spring season since it seems to fit so well, but we found this awesome project created by Stephanie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.somewhatsimple.com\/2010\/06\/monarch-butterflies.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSomewhat Simple\u003c\/a\u003e and had to share! {It's too good \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e to go in your inspiration folder for next year!} The concept is simple - the traditional butterfly life cycle - but the project materials are quite unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; twigs collected from the yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried white beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried rotini, shells, and bowtie pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite craft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife cycle labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will have a blast as they use the natural elements and dried food items to construct their own version of the butterfly life cycle - a fantastic hands-on learning experience! Stephanie also put together some fun activity worksheets to go along with the lesson that she offers as a free download on her site. Be sure to check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{You'll love the various funky fonts! Just print, cut out, and glue!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734123094041,"sku":"A3816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg?v=1522781808"},{"product_id":"buggy-math-counting-amp-sorting-a3818","title":"Buggy Math: Counting \u0026amp; Sorting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1175\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flowers-and-Bugs-043.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Bugs Counting and Sorting Preschool Math Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this lesson from Karen Cox of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2011\/04\/bug-jar-math-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e {that we found via Deborah at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/05\/counting-and-sorting-bugs-in-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e}! Perfect as a summer activity or included in a formal bug unit, your kiddos are sure to have a blast strengthening numeral and color recognition skills as they count and sort\/group bugs in various ways - by type, by color, etc! There's even a handy {FREE!} printable to use with the lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeveral more ways to sort\/group...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying bugs v. Non-flying bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy number of legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1176\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Buggy-Math.jpg\" alt=\"Bug Math Graphing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAs an extension, consider adding a graphing exercise into the mix. For instance, once a student has sorted the bugs by color, invite them to count how many there are in each grouping, filling in a simple graph for a visual representation of the data. Then talk about which color has the \u003cem\u003emost\/least\u003c\/em\u003e, if there are any that have an \u003cem\u003eequal\u003c\/em\u003e number, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to PreKinders for the fantastic downloads and visit Teach Preschool for more pictures of the process!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.s. If you're having trouble finding the backyard bugs counters, Deborah offers some links to online stores. We also found them at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4482-backyard-bugs0153-set-of-72.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMPM School Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734124011545,"sku":"A3818","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Flowers-and-Bugs-043.jpg?v=1522781811"},{"product_id":"ordering-picnic-pests-a3916","title":"Ordering Picnic Pests","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2032 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/04PicnicAnts02.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Picnic Literacy and Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this summer themed letter and numeral recognition activity from Patricia Hinton of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatestresourcechildcare.com\/AprilPreschoolLessonPlans.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreatest Resource Educational Care\u003c\/a\u003e?! The ants are super adorable and this exercise gives you a great excuse to decorate your math and literacy centers with picnic gear {...a nice change from the every day}! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept is super simple, but we know your preschoolers will have fun with it. Print alphabet and number cards with ant clip art then, scattering the cards around the 'picnic table', invite your kiddos to help their 'dining pals' line up in the correct order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extension activity, provide your students with picnic food cutouts, inviting them to count out the proper amount of food pieces and place them on top of each ant card. {Pictures to come...}\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734145507353,"sku":"A3916","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/04PicnicAnts02.jpg?v=1522781939"},{"product_id":"picnic-pest-counting-a3924","title":"Picnic Pest Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2079 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6862998296_bc117dc230_b.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Summer Themed Math Center Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2012 Kate Ter Haar, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a cute counting activity to include in your spring\/summer theme math center! It's super simple and will help your kiddos review numerals as well as practice counting! {Sorry we don't have a picture of the actual activity!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24640-busy-ants-accents-mini-size-variety-pack.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful ant cutouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3944-expo0174-2-low-odor-dry-erase-marker-chisel-tip-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack dry erase marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood accents - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18226-fruits-designer-cut-outs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efruit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18227-vegetables-designer-cut-outs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003evegetables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15693-pizza-slices-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epizza\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15734-cupcakesmini-variety-pk-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecupcakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-15699-candy-mini-accents.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecandy\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript a different numeral onto each ant cutout, and to play, invite your kiddos to identify the number and load up each picnic pest with the appropriate amount of picnic food! We like the ease of purchasing accents, but you most certainly could make your own pieces - simply download various clip art images, print onto white card stock, and cut out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-14680\/picnic-pest-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this activity!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147047449,"sku":"A3924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6862998296_bc117dc230_b.jpg?v=1522781948"},{"product_id":"ladybug-math-center-a3938","title":"Ladybug Math Center","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ladybug-math-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ladybug-math-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ladybug Math Center Option 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow adorable are these ladybug themed math activities from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teaching-montessori.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/spring-time.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Montessori\u003c\/a\u003e?! We think they would make a cute addition to any spring\/summer math center - or even a bug or gardening unit! [NOTE: While the activities are similar, we love how this post shows that there are always multiple ways of presenting an activity.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more complexity, you might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating ladybugs with higher number sequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the ladybugs to practice simple addition and\/or subtraction problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think these activities would be simple to create and are sure to be a hit with the kiddos! For these and other great spring\/summer themed Montessori style activities, be sure to visit Teaching Montessori!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734149505049,"sku":"A3938","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ladybug-math-1.jpg?v=1522781964"},{"product_id":"interactive-ladybugs-independent-counting-practice-a3960","title":"Interactive Ladybugs - Independent Counting Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2280\" title=\"Counting-Ladybugs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Counting-Ladybugs.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Counting Math Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute are these interactive counting ladybugs created by Mari-Ann of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/ladybug-math.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e?! Perfect for independent review, students are invited to determine the number of dots on each ladybug by counting them, then open up the wings to view the answer in numeral format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5988-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-scarlet-red.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5991-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4196-sanfords-sharpie-fine-point-markers-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12-brass-paper-fasteners-1-12.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrass paper fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadybug template {You can find a simple template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/missanitachung.blogspot.com\/2009\/08\/ladybug.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, print it onto the colored paper, then cut and assemble to save time! All you'll have to do is draw the spots on and write the numbers inside.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You could also create interactive counting bees, inviting students to determine the number of stripes!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great early childhood learning ideas, be sure to visit Counting Coconuts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153502745,"sku":"A3960","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Counting-Ladybugs.jpg?v=1522781987"},{"product_id":"13-sensational-spring-sensory-bins-a4059","title":"13 Sensational Spring Sensory Bins!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe just love sensory bins! They create a fabulous opportunity for exploring and learning through play! Here are a few spring themed bins you might consider exploring with your kiddos - some are messy and might work best outdoors, while others would be perfect in- \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e outside! No matter what you choose, we're certain your preschoolers will love the activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGarden Sensory Bins\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2971\" alt=\"Spring Garden and Flower Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-002.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eSpring Garden Sensory Box via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redbarnblog.com\/2013\/03\/spring-garden-sensory-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed Barn Blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2970\" alt=\"Spring Garden Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eGarden Sensory Tub via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.homeschoolcreations.net\/2011\/03\/garden-sensory-tub\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2972\" alt=\"Spring Gardening Sensory Tub and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-003.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eGardening Discovery Box \u0026amp; Watering Station via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rainbowplayhouse.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/04\/sensory-bin-discovery-box-gardening.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Rainbow Playhouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2978\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-005.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eButterfly Garden Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jadaroo.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/may-inside-sensory-bin.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJada Roo Can Do\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2973\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-004.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eRock Garden Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/10\/sensory-bin-extravaganza\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Picky Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBug Sensory Bins\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2974\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Insect-Sensory-Bin-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eInsect Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stirthewonder.com\/insect-sensory-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStir the Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2975\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Insect-Sensory-Bin-002.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eSand Insect Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mommasfunworld.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/insect-sensory-bin-play.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMomma's Fun World\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2977\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Insect-Sensory-Bin-004.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCatching Insects Easter Grass Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.prekinders.com\/sensory-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2976\" alt=\"Spring Bug Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Insect-Sensory-Bin-003.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eMud and Worms Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mynearestanddearest.com\/mud-and-worms-sensory-sink\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Nearest and Dearest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBirds \u0026amp; Rice Sensory Bins\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2979\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Sensory-Bin-001.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eBright Rice Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fourlittlepiglets.blogspot.com.au\/2012\/09\/coloured-rice-sensory-bin.html#.UVycphy-2uJ\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFour Little Piglets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2980\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Sensory-Bin-002.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePastel Rice Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mamamiss.com\/2012\/05\/09\/spring-sensory-bin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Miss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2981\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Sensory-Bin-003.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eBird's Nest Sensory Bin via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/birds-nest-sensory-bin.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTrain Up a Child\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2982\" alt=\"Spring Sensory Bin and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Sensory-Bin-004.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eBird Sensory Box via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/preschool-at-home-spring-sensory-box.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink and Green Mama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these spring sensory bins sensational?! It's going to be difficult choosing just one to try...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181912601,"sku":"A4059","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Garden-Sensory-Tub-002.jpg?v=1522782159"},{"product_id":"bugs-bugs-bugs-a4061","title":"Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a time of renewal and new life, along with the flowers and budding trees, spring is also a great time to study the insects that reemerge as the temperatures rise! Monday we featured several fun insect themed sensory bins that would go great with a bug unit. Here are some other resources\/activity ideas you might consider including in your study...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2997\" alt=\"Preschool Bug Unit and Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly Life Cycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This YouTube video from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ry4hqn0WD60\u0026amp;feature=related\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKelly Hopper\u003c\/a\u003e follows the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, narrated from the perspective of the butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2998\" alt=\"Preschool Bug Unit and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaterpillar Math.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Created to go along with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this math activity created by Rebecca of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/spring-has-sprung-activities-for-10.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Princess and the Tot\u003c\/a\u003e will have your preschoolers counting the number of holes in each leaf, then identifying and matching the rock with the correct numeral to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2999\" alt=\"Spring Bug Crafts for Kids and Preschool Bug Unit Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: craft-craft.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plate Bug Crafts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Get your kiddos excited about the unit with these adorable paper plate bug crafts from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craft-craft.net\/food-gifts-for-kids-b-is-for-bugs.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft-Craft.net\u003c\/a\u003e. They'll add lots of color to your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3000\" alt=\"Spring Bug Preschool Printables and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 3dinosaurs.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrintables Galore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Explore the awesome Bug Unit preschool printables packs from these lovely sources...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.com\/PreschoolPackPrettyBugs.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/printables\/packs\/bug.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e3 Dinosaurs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ateachingmommy.com\/p\/unit-studies-printables.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teaching Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e {ants, butterflies, and bees!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3001\" alt=\"Spring Science Preschool Bug Unit and Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: eisforexplore.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Science.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Use Elmer's glue to demonstrate exoskeleton and molting {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/eisforexplore.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/molting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eE is for Explore\u003c\/a\u003e}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you plan your spring bug unit, be sure to visit these fabulous sites!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734182338585,"sku":"A4061","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Preschool-Bug-Unit-1.jpg?v=1522782161"},{"product_id":"the-hungry-caterpillar-sequencing-activity-a7283","title":"The Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Activity","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Creating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are huge Eric Carle fans and love this fun sequencing activity created by Erin over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creatingandteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/hungry-caterpillar-sequencing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e! It's simple, but if you're planning on including Carle's popular children's book \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e in your spring lesson plans or bug unit, it's sure to make an excellent addition to your plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Creating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is pretty simple to recreate because Erin points you in the direction of the clip art she used to create the food pieces. All \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e have to do is resize and print the images, cut out the pieces, and laminate them for durability. Then, after reading the story, have your students work from memory to sequence all of the food pieces in the order that they were eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErin originally created the activity to be used in a small group and for students to work together to sequence the pieces. However, you could also use the clip art to create a worksheet, interactive emergent reader, or other activity for each student to work on individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more activity details and the link to the clip art, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creatingandteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/hungry-caterpillar-sequencing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCreating \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734217400345,"sku":"A7283","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sequencing-Activity-1.jpg?v=1522782372"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/noodle-butterfly-lifecycle.jpg?v=1530027885","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-bugs-lesson-plans\/topic-childrens-literature.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}