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L is for Ladybug Animals > Insects | Bugs > Ladybug Colors > Black and red Crafts > Shapes > Hearts Ladybug Holidays and Events > *Feb. 14th > Valentine's Day Nursery Rhymes > Ladybug theme Numbers | Math > Counting, Sizing, Sorting, First Fractions Online Jigsaw Puzzles > Ladybug Seasons > Spring Summer |
Ages 2.5 + to 6 The ladybug is an insect that is a tiny hero in our gardens, so come and have fun with this tiny and colorful creature. The children will have fun making an easy and fun craft of a ladybug mainly designed with heart shapes. Note one of the antennas is a number 6 to learn that insects have six legs, the other antenna is an inverted six. The L legs are optional - and three of them are upper case letter L for Ladybug, and the other three legs are inverted letter L's. Many other printable support materials and links to related activities are provided. The craft is appropriate for a St. Valentine's Day theme, Bible Story or Nursery Rhyme activities. Activity #1: Ladybug Beetle - Lady Bird Craft Ages 2.5+ Tell the children they are going to have fun with activities related to a wonderful and beneficial insect, the ladybug! Review your options for printing and assembly of the craft that best meets your needs. Before assembly conduct some of the learning activities suggested below: Printing and assembly options for the craft: NOTES: 1. The craft can be made without legs (appropriate for ages 2 to 3 or large groups & limited time situations) and with letter L legs or shape black pipe cleaners in the shape of letter L's. Option 1: Print craft color template cut out, conduct learning activities below and assemble. Option 2: Print black and white template. Children can color, paint or decorate first, cut out and proceed as above. Option 3: For Large Groups and to recycle left over materials. Print black & white template on card stock and use as a master template. Trace the patterns directly on folded construction paper, left-over paper, fun foam to obtain number of pieces indicated. Body template can be also printed directly on red paper. Other decorations and ideas for the craft option: 1. Trace and cut pieces on fun foam, use wiggly eyes instead of the eyes template and pipe cleaners for legs and antennas. 3. Tape a ribbon, string or a piece of magnet to back of head to use as decoration or ornament. Glue against a gift bag to decorate. 4. Puppet: Glue the craft to a craft stick, or drinking straw for an instant puppet. Learning Activities to conduct before craft assembly: Choose learning activities according to your curriculum needs and children's age. Shapes & Colors Activity:
1. Ask children to identify the shapes and colors on the
template pieces (after coloring) or if using the color template. Highlights at earthbirthday.org |
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