Materials
images of different kinds of bees, wasps, hornets
Instructions
1. Collect several old shoes or boots you can turn into flowerpots. The children
can paint and decorate them to be used in their houses or yards. Mixing paint
with glue will add a shiny finish and will keep the paint from chipping off.
2. Have the children bring in scrap decorations such as flowers, yarn, sequins,
ribbon, and lace to use for decorating their planter or centerpiece.
3. Another idea is to bring in as many recyclable
items as you can find, such as paper towel
rolls, egg cartons, boxes, or film canisters
and let the children create their own
sculpture. You will be surprised at what the
children will create.
4. At the end of your project talk about
how recycling these items can
help protect the Earth and
what would happen if we
didn't recycle things.
s O n G
Play the song "In My Back Yard"
from Greg and Steve's CD Big Fun.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Do the children show that they understand the concept of reuse?
* Do the children help build the flowerpot boots?
