Materials
pictures of winged insects
cardstock
glue stick
marker
Instructions
Cut out several different shapes from the construction paper.
* Cut some that are very small and some that are larger.
* Make sure to cut out ovals, circles, rectangles, and triangles.
* Ahead of time, make some examples of shape-built insects for the children to
look at.
What to Do
1. Set out pictures of actual insects. Ask the children to identify those insects, and
then describe how they look.
2. Show the children the examples you made that correspond to the insects they
were just discussing.
3. Show the children how to assemble different insects with the shapes that you
have already cut out.
4. To make a more realistic bug, use a larger shape for the body. The smaller
shapes can make up the legs, head, and other bug body parts.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* You can assemble different insects beforehand as an example. For instance, a
large oval with small circles and thin rectangles could be assembled to look
like a ladybug. You can also explain to them how many legs insects have,
what antennae are, and so on.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the children identify the individual names of the shapes they are using?
* Can the children say which insects they are creating using the shapes?
