I am not crazy about bugs. In fact, I am very squeamish around them. I have held a snake, but I can’t bring myself to hold a stick insect (?!) My boys however, are fascinated with bugs.

Activities For Children Bugs Lessons Learnt Journal (1)

After putting this round up of bug inspired activities for children together, I shake my head at myself. I need to get over my squeamishness. These bug inspired activities for children are so fun and pack a punch when it comes to playful learning.

Happy playing, because #playmatters.

Bug Inspired Activities for Children

Here are 10 fabulous bug inspired activities for children:
1. Observation Science for Kids by Lessons Learnt Journal
2. Butterfly Wing Experiment by J Daniel 4s Mom
3. Felt Finger Puppet Insects by Handmade by NM
4. Helicopter Seed Dragonfly Craft by Learn Create Love via Housing A Forest
5. Honey Bees Craft and Cookies by Mommy-Land
6. Letter Bugs Busy Bag by The Educators Spin On It
7. Raising Silkworms by Gift of Curiosity
8. The Ant Experiment by Wildlife Fun 4 Kids
9. Butterfly Baby Room by Adventures at Home with Mum
10. Sand Table Play Lessons Learnt Journal

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Observation Science for Kids by Lessons Learnt JournalButterfly Wing Experiment by J Daniel 4s MomFelt Finger Puppet Insects by Handmade by NMHelicopter Seed Dragonfly Craft by Learn Create Love via Housing A ForestHoney Bees Craft and Cookies by Mommy-LandLetter Bugs Busy Bag by The Educators Spin On ItRaising Silkworms by Gift of CuriosityThe Ant Experiment by Wildlife Fun 4 KidsButterfly Baby Room by Adventures at Home with MumSand Table Play by Lessons Learnt Journal
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Most of these ideas are from our Kids’ Co-Op. If you have a child focused post to share, be sure to come back and visit the Kids’ Co-Op link up here at Lessons Learnt Journal, (published and live here every Wednesday at 10PM CST or Thursday 2PM AEST).

More Activities for Preschoolers

Three to Five: Playful Preschool is stuffed to the brim with tried, tested and loved playful learning ideas for preschoolers. There are 25+ ideas for preschoolers, ten printable resources and additional links to over 50 more activities. A great resource for parents. Download your copy here.

Games for Kids: Three to Five Playful Preschool eBook via Lessons Learnt Journal

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July 2013
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Pauline Pauline & Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Pauline is an Aussie mum and teacher who shares her love for play, math games, writing and reading activities. She believes that #playmatters, values curiosity & wonder, wisdom, obedience and respect. She also needs naps. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed.