Little Bug Safari
About 30 minutes, outside, for ages 4 and under.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 4 and under
Try this adventure now:
- a bug crawling
- a bug flying
- a bug that is very small
- a bug on a leaf
Today's Challenge
- 1.Did the bug move fast or slow?
- 2.Where did you find it?
- 3.Was it big or small?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1Nothing at all. Just go outside and look.
The Goal
A gentler bug hunt for your littlest explorer, just find and look.
How to start
- 1
No supplies needed. You can start from wherever you are.
- 2
Head outside and see how many you can find: a bug crawling, a bug flying, a bug that is very small, a bug on a leaf.
- 3
Talk about what you are seeing. Start with "Did the bug move fast or slow?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to check things off as you find them, and keep it afterwards.
Draw The Bug
Draw or scribble a picture of a bug you found.
Some bugs can carry things much heavier than their own body.
If you want to push it further
- Watch one bug for a whole minute without touching it
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.