Insect steam activities

Insects anchor chart

Build a marble run with an unlikely material… play dough! There are actually two STEM challenges with marbles and play dough in this post, and they are both a ton of fun for a wide range of ages. Best of all, the materials are cheap and can be used again on another day. Here’s a […]

Not only does beading encourage fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but it also allows for individual expression. With an infinite number of patterns to choose from, your child can create their own unique piece of art.

Explore natural and earth science while practicing fine motor skills with your preschoolers this spring using this quick and easy Transfer the Nectar STEAM Activity. This adorable idea is the perfect addition to your list of STEAM activities for your next bee preschool theme. You’re definitely not going to want to miss it! #nectar #STEAM #bees #preschool

We've been learning about insects over here and one of the things we learned about today was Compound eyes and how insects see. The kids had a lot of fun with this incredibly simple activity!

Try this fun pollination STEM activity for students to make a craft stick model bee then simulate pollination using mac and cheese powder!

It’s time for some fun hands on learning, creativity, and Sensory Play that both my kid’s (preschooler and toddler) and your kids can enjoy while they learn–what makes an insect an insect? We used playdough and other things we had around the house to build insects that are so cute and include a head, thorax, abdomen, and more…come check them out! For more great early learning crafts and activities follow along with A Little Pinch of Perfect!

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

Miss LVT on Instagram: "It’s time to collect some bees 🐝 Of course consolidating maths skills alongside our fine motor activity…would we ever do anything else? 😆 #EYFSTeacher #FineMotorSkills #FunkyFingers #TuffTray #TuffTrayIdeas #TuffyTuesdays #AllAboutEarlyYears #MagicOfProvision"

litter bug art project

This was a fun project the boys and I put together to learn about what living things need and how composting and decomposing work. We got our worms from a gas station but you can find yours in your backyard, on the sidewalk after a fresh rain, in a bait shop, or another place that sells them for f

Insect ice excavation is a classic! Freeze your plastic bug toys for sensory + science fun. 🤩

Kids will enjoy these books, crafts and hands-on activities that explore animal life cycles!

Kim McLeod | The Best Ideas for Kids | FLOATING BUTTERFLY 🦋😮 This simple science experiment is so amazingly cool! 😎 Follow me @bestideasforkids for more fun activities for… | Instagram

Plastic bottle and glow stick insects. Gloucestershire Resource Centre http://www.grcltd.org/scrapstore/

Art and Science for Kids: Explore chromatography using coffee filters and markers! Fun STEM / STEAM activity for children. Turn the results into a butterfly craft- perfect for spring! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

Over 30 insect science activities for preschoolers! Hands-on bug science ideas about butterflies, bees, ladybugs, lightning bugs, and more.

Wriggle like a worm, tiptoe like a spider, and whirl like a ladybug with this set of free bug movement cards.