Materials
Rocks, various sizes and shapes
Paint and paintbrushes
Pipe cleaners, beads, felt, and other collage materials
Glue
Markers
Instructions
1. Have the children choose a rock that they can decorate as a bug. Encourage the children toconsider the size and shape of the rock when making their choice.
2. Have the children paint their rocks and let them dry.
3. When the rocks are dry, invite the children to use the collage materials and markers to createtheir rock insects.More to doLanguage: Have the children name their insect and dictate a short sentence about it. Assemblethe sentences into the children's own bug encyclopedia.Math: Count and sort a collection of rocks.More art: Create a bug habitat for the insect creations using natural or artificial materials. Makeother objects from rocks, including animals or miniature cars.Outdoors: Let the children choose their rock while on a walk or have them bring one from home.
