Playing With Lady Bugs

Playing With Lady Bugs

What kid doesn't love bugs?  Butterflies, caterpillars, rollie pollies and lady bugs are some of the most treasured critters in the garden.  I even know a child who has a deep love and respect for spiders.  Of course not every child loves bugs yet many do and lady bugs are among the most enchanting of bugs and are very approachable for most kids.

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Adventures With Earthworms

Adventures With Earthworms

Many happy days were spent stalking bugs when I was a little child.  I had an array of bug catchers and I knew where all the good places were to find a new pal.  My often caught favorites were roly polies.  I also sought after treasured lady bugs, butterflies and caterpillars which were hard to come by and when I would find one, I would be enchanted with my imagination completely sparked.  So, can you guess what one of my favorite things to do with kids?  Play with bugs of course!  Many, many summer days have found my girls and I "hunting bugs" and going on "roly poly" walks with bug catchers in hand.

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Crystal Snow Flakes at Preschool ~ Snow and Ice Part 1

Crystal Snow Flakes at Preschool ~ Snow and Ice Part 1

 This is a fun way to incorporate a bit of science into the day, fun because it is like magic!  Here are complete instructions for a lesson plan at school or some scientific magic at home!

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