Bug Themed Activities for Kids
This weeks ATK series is all about Summer Camp at home, in your neighborhood, play group,etc. Over the week one blogger will share on a specific theme, giving you ideas for activities, crafts, or snacks to plan a fun summer camp week for the kids.
Bugs are a fascination at my house. Big brother really enjoys fake and real bugs. I often find him outside holding a bug and tell him to put it down, lol. I am all for exploring nature but we want to use caution and explain to him that some insects bite or sting. These bites can cause unpleasant reactions. Sometimes the best observation for real bugs is from afar or in a jar. Little brother definitely likes the fake bugs better. He and mommy have that in common. He does enjoy looking at real bugs but he would rather do it from a distance or hover over them and then run off.
Either way, real or fake, kids can learn a lot about bugs. There are many fun play activities, crafts, and snacks that are all about bugs! I set out to search for some of the top bug activities I could find to enjoy a fun bug Summer Camp week at home with my 3 boys. I hope this post can be a great resource for others that can enjoy this too with their kids.
20+ Bug Activities for Kids:
Sensory~
Melting Insect Sensory Painting by Crayon Box Chronicles
Bug Small World Rock Sensory Bin Filler by Sugar Aunts
Mud and Bugs {Sensory Sink}– would be great in a sensory bin for a group by FSPDT
Lady Bug Paper Plate by House of Burke
Fingerprint Bugs by FSPDT
Rainbow Caterpillar Fingerprint Craft by FSPDT
Bug Pony Bead Suncatcher by Happily Ever Mom
Fingerprint Bugs by FSPDT
Rainbow Caterpillar Fingerprint Craft by FSPDT
Bug Pony Bead Suncatcher by Happily Ever Mom
Garden Rock Caterpillar by Nellie Bellie
Yarn Wrapped Bee Craft by Housing a Forrest
Symmetry Butterfly by Mamas Like Me
Yarn Wrapped Bee Craft by Housing a Forrest
Symmetry Butterfly by Mamas Like Me
10 Cute Bug Crafts by There is Just One Mommy
Dot Marker Butterflies by Plain Vanilla Mom
Other~
In doors bug hunt by FSPDT
Sticky Spider Web by Hands on as We Grow
Insect Science Center by Fun A Day
Caterpillar Color Sorting by Toddler Approved
Sticky Spider Web by Hands on as We Grow
Insect Science Center by Fun A Day
Caterpillar Color Sorting by Toddler Approved
Preschool Do a Dot Printables: Bugs by Crystal and Co.
Bug Books~
Bug Books from House of Burke
Caterpillar and Butterfly Books by House of Burke
Children Books About Bugs by FSPDT
Bug Snacks~
After School Snack Ideas from Nestles Kitchens
Fruity Caterpillar Snack for Kids from Kix by Meet the Dubiens
Crunchy Rice-Cereal Critters from Mather Stewart
Babybel Cheese Ladybugs by Cute Food for Kids
Dirt Cake by FSPDT
See the other great posts that are part of this Summer Camp Week brought to you by ATK:
Robots by Fun A Day
Around the World by All Done Monkey
Animals by Inspired by Family
Ocean/Beach by Mamas Like Me
Nature by House of Burke
Circus by Sugar Aunts
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Jaime
Hi! I am Jaime, mama to three high energy boys. With three boys, life never slows down, but I wouldn't have it any other way! We love creating, learning, and crafting together and we can turn anything into an adventure.
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What an amazing collection! I’m especially curious to check out the snacks!
Great resource of activities! My toddler loves bugs. Pinning.
Fab round-up of everything buggy! I’ll be featuring this post next week on Mom’s Library at Crystal’s Tiny Treasures. Have a great summer!
Wonderful round-up!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
Thank you! Our kids are having fun and learning new things . This looks like so much fun for them.
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