Get buzzing with these bug activities for kids! From crafting cute insects to exploring nature, these activities are perfect for little ones eager to learn about the tiny creatures around us.
Some kids see a spider and scream. Mine? They name it, make it a tissue-box home, and ask if we can feed it a fly. If that sounds familiar, you’re gonna love this list of spider books for kids. These reads are equal parts science and storytime – packed with friendly eight-legged characters, fascinating web-building … Read more
Okay, this one blew my kids’ minds. The Spiders Floating Drawings Experiment started as a quick “let’s doodle with dry erase markers” moment and turned into a full-on science show at our kitchen table. We drew a few spiders, poured in some water, and *poof!* our creepy crawlies lifted right off the dish and started … Read more
When we first made this glow in the dark spider sensory bottle, it was totally by accident. My kids were trying to “trap” creatures in a water bottle with yarn (because apparently that’s a normal Tuesday around here), and I figured we could turn their idea into something a little less wild and a lot … Read more
Spiders. Yarn. A web so tangled it would make even Charlotte proud. This spider web sensory bin is one of those gloriously simple Halloween activities that kids can’t get enough of. It’s hands-on, a little spooky, and sneakily works those fine motor muscles while they’re “saving” spiders from their sticky web. Best of all? It’s … Read more
This DIY bee hotel is a super simple way to help out the bees, and get the kids excited about nature at the same time. If your little ones love watching bees bounce from flower to flower, this is right up their alley. This hands-on, slightly messy (but totally safe) craft is part science experiment, … Read more