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Counting Spiders and the Bugs

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Materials

Blank index cards

Markers or crayons

Pictures, stickers, or drawings of a spider, beetle, firefly, bumblebee,

rubber or plastic bug, ant, cake, moths, cup and saucer, and violets

Glue

Popsicle sticks

Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk

The Big Bug Book by Margery Facklam, optional

White or light colored construction paper

Laminate or clear contact paper, optional

Bulletin board border, plain colored or with a bug design

Tape or stapler

Hole punch

Pipe cleaners

Instructions

1. This song will develop children's self-identity, as well as their language, social,
and emotional skills.
2. Sing the following song to the tune of "The Muffin Man."
Oh, do you know this friend of mine, friend of mine, friend of mine?
Oh, do you know this friend of mine?
His name is_________.
3. This is a great transition song to sing as children go to and from group time.
More to do
Coordinate sign language with the words.

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