Bug Hunt
Summertime brings unique outdoor
opportunities for growth, learning and fun. Going on a bug hunt is an adventure.
It strengthens your child's observation skills and teaches him about life
cycles, all in your own backyard or neighborhood.
What you'll need:
Paper and
pencil
Non-breakable
magnifying glass (optional)
Safe outdoor
area
What to do:
Invite your
child to go on a bug hunt with you.
Look around
the outdoor area for bugs. Look in corners, in the grass, in bushes, on trees,
in the dirt and even underground.
Write down the
name of any bug you or your child sees or ask your child to draw a picture of
the bug on the list.
Use the
magnifying glass to examine the creatures more closely.
See how many
different bugs you can find during your bug hunt.
Post the list
and add to it as you find other insects during the month.