Minibeasts preschool activities

For the month of May we have been learning all about bugs. If you have figured out by now, I love arts and crafts. Since my kids are still little...

Bugs are everywhere, and that makes them a favorite preschool theme topic! Here are some fabulous resources for planning your preschool insect theme. Most of these insect theme preschool activities activities are designed for kids ages 3 through 5, but many can be modified for younger and older kids as well.

Mini Beast potato prints

Your little bug lovers will have so much fun with these hands-on sensory play activities! They're perfect for strengthening your toddler or preschooler's fine motor skills! #bugs #preschool #toddler #sensorybins #finemotorskills

Creepy Crawly Bug Activities Your Kids Will Love! - MomPlusThree.com

Little Artists on Instagram: "Reception beetles 🪲🌈🐞🌿 after painting on folded paper towels with ink to make symmetrical patterns, reception classes turned their creations into these gorgeous bugs 👏🏻 #eyfsart #earlyyears #earlyyearsart #eyfsideas #arteducation #primaryart #primaryartideas #artclassroom #beetleart #ink"

Bugs Preschool Center Activities. Sorting bugs with and without wings

Here is a list of 10 activities that will keep your bug loving preschools involved in the learning process.

I no longer run toddler group, but I do occasionally do Rhyme Time for toddlers at the local library and I'm always on the look out of themed songs. Here are the best of the different mini-beast songs that I've found. The books I used in the Rhyme Time were:* The Very Hungry Caterpillar * ARRGGH Spider! by Linda Monks * Ten Little Ladybirds * Butterfly by Mick Inkpen Can You Move With Me (Tune: Do your Ears Hang Low?) Can you wiggle like a worm? Can you squiggle? Can you squirm? Can…