Backyard Bug Safari
About 30 minutes, outside, for ages 5 to 7.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 5 to 7
Try this adventure now:
- ant
- butterfly
- beetle
- spider
- worm
- ladybug
Today's Challenge
- 1.What color is the bug?
- 2.How many legs does it have?
- 3.Where is it hiding?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1magnifying glass
- 2paper
- 3pencil
The Goal
Discover the hidden world of insects living right in your backyard or local park with this hands-on nature guide.
How to start
- 1
Gather what you need: magnifying glass, paper and pencil. Nothing else required.
- 2
Head outside and see how many you can find: ant, butterfly, beetle, spider.
- 3
Talk about what you are seeing. Start with "What color is the bug?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to check things off as you find them, and keep it afterwards.
Draw What You Found
Look closely at a bug through the magnifying glass, then draw exactly what you see below, legs and all.
Insects have six legs. Eight legs means it is a spider, not a bug.
If you want to push it further
- Find a bug carrying something
- Build a tiny leaf-tent
- Mimic a bug’s movement
Print it and go
The worksheet has the checklist, the prompts, and a space to draw in. One page, ready for a bag or a glovebox.