"Ladybugs all dressed in red,
Strolling through the flowerbed.
If I were tiny just like you
I'd dance among the flowers too!"
Here is an outline of the LADYBUGS lesson plan:
PICTURE BOOKS: (links given are for reference only; these books are often found at your local library)
- The Grouchy Ladybug
- Ladybug Girl
- The Very Lazy Ladybug
- Are You A Ladybug?
FACTS/INFO RESOURCES:
- Animal Facts: Ladybugs
- Interesting Facts About Ladybugs
WORKSHEETS:
- Ladybug Lifecycle
- Ladybug Scissor Practice
ART/CRAFT PROJECTS:
- Paper Ladybug & Lifecycle
- 3D Ladybug craft
VIDEOS:
- The Ladybug (youtube)
- Ladybug Follows a Drawn Line
- How to draw a Ladybug
GAMES/ACTIVITIES:
- Ladybug games list
SCIENCE PROJECT:
- Ladybugs Prefer What Color?
IDEAS FOR OLDER KIDS:
- Ladybug Lesson (can be adapted for older children)
- Ladybug Science Experiment