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Today is all about cute (and helpful) ladybugs!š
Are you new to these monthly themes? No worries! You can join our FB group and print out the May School Calendar to get started! Just scroll to the bottom of this post and pop your email in so I can send it to you!
Keep reading below for Ladybug Day activities and printables!
Day #12. Ladybug Day!
Here is what we have planned for today! š Did you want to download and print out everything for this month all at once? You now can! Grab the Garden School Activity Pack here!
This 78-page PDF bundle comes with every printable youāll need for this month PLUS extra printables like vocabulary cards, grocery list, master supply list, suggested reading list, and a teacher guide for each day! It is great for saving time by downloading and printing everything all at once! Youāll also receive a May School bookmark and punch card for your kids to use as they move through each themed day. š„°
Activity Ideas
IMPORTANT NOTE:Ā Most of these printable activities will be FREE for you to download, butĀ only during Ladybug Day! So, make sure to download them even if you are going to do Ladybug Day later in the week ā that way you can still snag them for free. If you could leave a review behind afterwards, that would be amazing too! THANK YOU!! š„°ā¤ļø
#1. Learn More About Ladybugs
Learn more about ladybugs by watching this video!
#2. Different Types of Ladybugs
Watch this video to learn more about all the different kinds of ladybugs!
#3. How To Add Ladybugs To Your Garden
Are your older kids wondering why and how to add ladybugs to their garden? Here is a great video to learn more! Are you interested in ordering some ladybugs for your kids to add to your garden? Here is the link for the live ladybugs the MIgardener channel recommends!
#4. Label a Ladybug Worksheet
Print outĀ this PDF hereĀ and have your student read and label each part of the ladybug. There is an answer key included in this PDF, in case you need it!
#5. Watercolor Ladybug Art Project
PrintĀ this PDFĀ out on cardstock and have your student trace the lines with a black crayon. Once they are done, they can paint the inside with watercolor paint. Let it dry before cutting it out and hanging it up!
#6. Ladybug Vocabulary Card
Did you purchase theĀ Garden School Bundle? Cut out and hang up the Ladybug Vocabulary Card that is included inside the pack! If youād like to purchase just the vocabulary cards, you canĀ grab the pack here!
#7. Themed Snack Idea
Before you read the book below, make this ladybug-themed snack for your kids to have while they read or listen to the book!
To make these cute ladybugs, youāll just need strawberries, blackberries (or you can use blueberries), and melting chocolate wafers! Cut off the tops of the strawberries and melt the chocolate wafers. Use the melted chocolate to attach the blackberry (or blueberry) to the strawberry (this is the head of the ladybug). Use the melted chocolate to create the line and spots on the ladybug. Drizzle a little chocolate off the top of the blackberry (or blueberry) to look like the antennas.
#8. Read or Listen to a Book!
(Note: Everyone has different book standards! I highly suggest skimming through any books before reading them to your kids, just to make sure it aligns with your family values first) š©·
While you enjoy snack time, wrap things up with a book! Youāre welcome to read any of the suggested books in theĀ Garden School bundle, but at our house today weāll be reading, āThe Grouchy Ladybugā by Eric Carle.
If you were unable to grab the book from the library or store, here is the read aloud option on YouTube!
Do you have older kids? I suggest having them read 1-2 chapters from, āThe Secret Gardenā!
I hope that you and your family had a wonderful time learning together today! If you need to print out the May Calendar still, drop your email below and Iāll send it right over!
