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Make learning about fossils fun and hands-on with this Playdough Bug Fossils preschool science activity! Preschoolers will explore what fossils are, observe different bug shapes, and create their own bug fossils using playdough or air-dry clay and small plastic insects.

What's Included?

• Playdough bug fossils activity lesson plan

• 8 full color bug fossil cards

Skills Practiced

• Early science skills and scientific observation

• Learning about fossils and prehistoric life

• Exploring textures, shapes, and imprints

• Fine motor skills and hand strength

Perfect for

• Preschool science centers

• Pre-K and kindergarten science lessons

• Bug and insect units

• Fossil and dinosaur themes

• Hands-on STEM activities

• Small-group instruction

• Science exploration stations

• Homeschool preschool

Why Teachers Will Love It

Young children learn best when they can explore concepts with their hands! This activity gives students a simple, concrete way to investigate what fossils are and how an object can leave an imprint. It encourages children to observe carefully, ask questions, compare shapes, and share their discoveries.

The activity is easy to prepare and can be adapted to different learners. Children can make several fossils with playdough or create keepsakes using air-dry clay.

Help preschoolers build early math skills with this hands-on Caterpillar Patterns activity! Children will use colorful pom poms or printable dots to complete caterpillar patterns, practice recognizing repeating sequences, and develop important early math and fine motor skills.

What's Included?

• Caterpillar patterns lesson plan

• Caterpillar pattern worksheets with AB, ABC, and AABB patterns

• Make-your-own-pattern page

• Cut-out colored circles to complete the caterpillar patterns

Skills Practiced

• Pattern recognition

• Identifying and extending repeating patterns

• Early math and logical thinking

• Color recognition

• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Perfect For

• Preschool and pre-K math centers

• Kindergarten readiness activities

• Small-group instruction

• Hands-on math lessons

• Independent practice

• Morning tubs and table activities

• Homeschool preschool

Why Teachers Will Love It

This engaging caterpillar activity makes learning about patterns fun and hands-on! Children get to manipulate colorful materials while practicing an important early math skill. The different pattern levels make it easy to provide extra support or challenge students who are ready for more.

Use it during a bug or insect unit, as part of a spring theme, or any time your students need extra practice with repeating patterns.

Make learning about bugs and insects fun with this engaging Bug Movement Game! This hands-on activity gives preschoolers the opportunity to learn about bugs while moving their body and strengthening their gross motor skills.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Bug Movement Game Lesson plan

• 10 Bug Movement Cards

SKILLS PRACTICED:

• Bug and insect identification

• Listening skills

• Vocabulary

• Gross Motor

PERFECT FOR:

• Preschool

• Pre-K

• Kindergarten

• Bug & insect units

• Spring themes

• Nature studies

• Science centers

• Small group activities

• Circle time

This is a fun, low-prep way to introduce young children to different bugs while encouraging them to get their wiggles out!

File Type: Printable PDF
Pages: 6

Make learning about caterpillars and butterflies fun and hands-on with our Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Retelling Cards and Writing activity! This simple activity is a fun way for preschoolers and kindergarteners to learn about butterflies and caterpillars, and is a perfect companion to the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle!

Perfect for a bug or insect theme, spring unit, science center, or small group activity!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar lesson plan

• 21 Full color story retelling cards

• “I could eat through one whole….” writing paper

SKILLS PRACTICED:

• Listening skills

• Sequencing

• Retelling

• Vocabulary

• Writing

• Comprehension

PERFECT FOR:

• Preschool

• Pre-K

• Kindergarten

• Bug and insect units

• Spring themes

• Science activities

• Nature units

• Classroom centers

• Small groups

This Very Hungry Caterpillar retelling activity and writing page is a fun, low-prep way to add a little excitement to your bug or insect unit!

File Type: Printable PDF
Pages: 5