Little and Junior Sprouts Thursday May 14th

Today we’re going to talk about a different insect. Let me give you some clues:

  • It can fly.
  • It hibernates under tree bark.
  • It is red with black spots.

Did you guess a ladybug? You’re right, we’re going to talk about ladybugs today!

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Engage

Here’s a video about ladybugs. Listen carefully to the facts in the video:

Did you learn anything from the video? I learned that there are many kinds of ladybugs, they hatch from eggs, and they eat other bugs!

Explore

Here is a picture that shows the life cycle of a ladybug. Have a look, and ask someone to help you read the words.

from our friends at Alice Marie Powell Cantrell

Share

Below is a fun ladybug craft project you can make at home!

You need:

  • Construction paper (various colours)
  • Markers or crayons
  • Glue

Send us a photo of what you made!

Bonus

Here is the song that Mrs. Lisa is singing.

The ant, the bug and the bee song

What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks

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