Materials
tape recorder and tape of animal sounds (see #1 below)
pictures of animals (heard on tape)
large index cards or cardstock
laminate
backpack or pillowcase
lantern
nature items (pinecones, sticks, leaves, rocks, logs, feathers, nuts, and so on)
marshmallows
graham crackers
goldfish crackers
different "camping smell" items (marshmallows, peanut butter, cocoa
powder, hickory chips, sunscreen or pine-scented air freshener)
cotton balls and film canisters
chart paper and marker
basket
zipper-closure bags
Instructions
1. Explain to the children that moths and other bugs love to be around light at
night, and if the light is turned off, the moths fly away and look for food.
2. Give each child two white "wings" (tissue paper, scarves, or crepe paper).
3. Invite the children to hold one piece in each hand as they dance around the
circle greeting each friend to some "buggy" music.
4. When the lights go off, direct the children to stop and squat down.
5. Restart the moth movement when the lights are turned on.
6. Continue until everyone has had a chance to greet each classmate.
More to do Outside: Go on a moth hunt outside.
