Our Lessons For the Week! Let’s explore insects!
What is our theme? What are stick bugs?
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about what stick bugs do to survive
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
APL8: The child will be able to retain and recall information.
Learning Outcomes:
To work on their fine motor skills
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Video with facts about stick bugs: https://youtu.be/31HbJRzQOOk
Materials
collect some sticks from outside
Glue
paper
Activity (Procedure):
Place the sticks on the paper and position the stick to look like a stick bug. Then, pick each stick at a time to put glue on the stick and pick it back down in it’s spot.
Activity Wrap Up:
What are some facts you learned about the stick bugs after seeing the video?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Is your child able to remember some facts about stick bugs
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can add some leaves to your stick bug for food
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have glue, you can use tape
What is our theme? What are stick bugs?
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about what stick bugs do to survive
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
APL8: The child will be able to retain and recall information.
Learning Outcomes:
To work on their fine motor skills
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Video with facts about stick bugs: https://youtu.be/31HbJRzQOOk
Materials
collect some sticks from outside
Glue
paper
Activity (Procedure):
Place the sticks on the paper and position the stick to look like a stick bug. Then, pick each stick at a time to put glue on the stick and pick it back down in it’s spot.
Activity Wrap Up:
What are some facts you learned about the stick bugs after seeing the video?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Is your child able to remember some facts about stick bugs
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can add some leaves to your stick bug for food
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have glue, you can use tape