Ladybug Letters

Materials

ladybug pattern

red and black paper

scissors (adult use only)

black sticker dots

white paint pen or correction fluid pen

paper fasteners

index cards

string

Instructions

1. Set out the different images of
bees, wasps, hornets, and so on.
2. Engage the children in a discussion
about the various creatures.
Encourage them to describe the
visual features of each.
3. Teach the children the following
rhyme:
A Bumblebee Has Stripes
by Kristen Peters
A bumblebee has stripes so bold
On yellow bodies I've been told.
With wings that are so paper thin
To help them fly above and in.
They visit flowers, one by one,
Then back to the hive when they are done!
4. Challenge each child to memorize one line of the poem, and have the
children recite their lines one at a time, in order.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the children describe the visual differences between various bees and
wasps?
* How well do the children memorize the poem?