Where do bugs build their homes? This week we talked about plants and dirt. All bugs hatch from eggs, which usually live on the undersides of leaves or in hidden spots on plants. The eggs hatch into larvae which will later become adults. We used a paper punch to make holes in the leafs and used pipe cleaner and beads to make a caterpillar.
Worms live in dirt and dig tunnels. We painted with squishy rubber worms and we played in the dirt digging for worms and making trails.
We finished off the week making anthill shakers! ​

Ants live in groups called colonies.  They work together to find food, care for babies and protect each other, just like family.  We searched for ants and other bugs in the backyard!  Our invitation to create I gave the kids paper, paint, glue, markers, stickers and sand.  I showed them the inspiration photo of ants and they were encouraged to create their own ant art! 
Honey bees harvest nectar and pollen from flowering plants. Honey bees are social insects that live in large colonies. The queen bee, drones and worker bees all have specific tasks to help support the colony. The queen bee lays hundreds of eggs. 
We used bubble wrap, paint, paper and paper plate to make the body of our bee.   
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Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!