Preschool Bugs and Butterflies Theme Activity Plans
Creepy, crawly creatures and flying insects instantly draw the attention of our youngest learners! Now is a great time to explore these tiniest creatures on earth. The fun bug and butterfly activities for preschool are the perfect way to gain valuable background information about the world and its creatures. Explore bug and butterfly science, math, literacy, sensory, social-emotional activities and more! Great for preschool at home or in the classroom, these versatile insect activities will fit the needs of all your preschoolers without a bunch of extra planning time.
Recommended Age
For Preschool Activity Plans:
24 Interactive Bugs and Butterflies Theme activity plans for young children
Get ready for fun and learning with all our preschool activity plans. These bug and butterfly lesson plans for preschool are packed with literature-based plans that are easy to prepare and fun to do.
Just like all of our themed activity plans, the bug and butterfly activities for preschool included in this activity plan are created around a set of high quality, classic bug and butterfly themed books that your preschoolers will love. We have included the list of books below so that you can grab them from your public library or purchase them for your personal library so that you can use these activities year after year.
What are the benefits of the bugs and butterflies preschool activity plans?
- Explore a variety of themed hands-on bug and butterfly theme for preschool activities!
- Build vocabulary and early literacy skills with preschool songs about butterflies and bugs and circle time games!
- Get learners ready for school with bug and butterfly printable activities!
- Develop math skills with number recognition and counting activities.
- Our insect science experiments and fun bug and butterfly crafts for kids bring out the creativity in your preschoolers!
These easy-to-follow bug and butterfly activity plans include modifications and adaptations to meet the needs of all of your preschoolers.
Every theme comes with recommended bug and butterfly books, easy crafts, songs, material lists and more.
Digital Download
Each of the Preschool Activity Plans themes is a digital download that you will receive access to immediately after purchase.
No need to wait for a book to come in the mail to implement these fun preschool activities!
Every theme contains 2 files within a .zip file. Once you open the .zip file you will see one PDF with all the printable activities and one PDF with the themed activity plans.
Take a Look at What is Included:
This theme includes activities for:
Mini Bug & Butterfly Themes included within the Bugs & Butterflies Activity Plans :
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Insects
Recommended Reading:
• “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” by Eric Carle
• “Inch by Inch,” by Leo Leonni
• “The Very Quiet Cricket,” by Eric Carle
• “Bugs A to Z,” by Caroline Lawton
• “Butterfly,” by Petr Horacek
Bug and Butterfly Books for Preschoolers
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Materials List for Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Activity Plans:
- Green Pool Noodle (or other various colors)
- Chenille Stems
- Permanent Marker
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Markers
- Construction Paper (white, black, green)
- Printer Paper
- Insect Figures or Stickers
- Sidewalk Chalk
- 27 3×5 Note Cards
- Bucket
- Sentence Strips (5 each: 2-, 5-, 9-, 13-inch)
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Tape (masking, duct, or painter’s)
- Pocket Chart
- Cardstock
- Laminating Materials (optional)
- Various Items (up to 9 in. height)
- Pencil/crayon
- Large Paper Plate
- Washable Paint: Red
- Paint Brush
- Dice
- Butterfly Counters (buttons)
- Play Dough
- Ruler
- Paper Towel/Wipes
- Colored paper cut into circles, ovals, triangles, and skinny rectangles
- Pony Beads
- Cups
- Straws
- Juice
- Craft Foam
- Black Oil Pastel
- Large Craft Stick
- Egg Carton
- Round Pebbles
- Hot Glue Gun
- Assorted Plastic Bugs
- Tweezers
- Clothespins
- Pompoms
- Shredded Brown Paper
- Magnifying Glasses
- Rice
- Food Coloring
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Plastic Zipper Bags
Bugs & Butterflies Themed Activities at a glance:
What is included in the Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Activity Plans?
Bugs & Butterflies Math Activities for Preschool:
- Inchworm Measuring
- Counting Inchworms
- Ladybug Counting Craft
- Butterfly Counting Cards
- Inchworm Play Dough Activity
Bugs & Butterflies Literacy Activities for Preschool:
- Pool Noodle Name Caterpillar
- Insect Letter Formation
- Caterpillar Alphabet Crawl
- Story Retelling
- Alphabet Matching Puzzles
Bugs & Butterflies Science Activities for Preschoolers:
- Handprint Butterfly Life Cycle
- Build Your Own Insect
- Drink Like a Butterfly
Bugs & Butterflies Sensory Activities for Preschoolers:
- Bug Sensory Bin
- Sensory Butterfly
Bugs & Butterflies Art Activities for Preschoolers:
- B is for Butterfly
- Egg Carton Snails
- Stone Bugs
Bugs & Butterflies Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers:
- Fine Motor Bug Sorting Activity
- Hungry Caterpillar Game
Bugs & Butterflies Gross Motor Activities for Preschoolers:
- Bug Exercises
- Sticky Spiderweb
Bugs & Butterflies Music Activities for Preschoolers:
- Make Your Own Cricket Wings
Bugs & Butterflies Circle Time Activities for Preschoolers:
- Butterfly Color Activity
How Can I Expand the Bugs & Butterflies Activity Plans Even Further?
Who Developed the Bugs & Butterflies Activity Plans for Preschoolers?
Developed by a team of talented teachers and parents, these bug & butterfly preschool activities range from whole group butterfly crafts for preschool to active learning games. All activity plans have been carefully crafted and kid tested!
Whether you are a new teacher developing an entire preschool curriculum, a veteran teacher searching for new inspiration, or a parent homeschooling your preschooler, you’ll find everything you need in these Bug & Butterfly Preschool Activity Plans.
Digital Download
Each of the Preschool Activity Plans themes is a digital download that you will receive access to immediately after purchase.
No need to wait for a book to come in the mail to implement these fun preschool activities!
Every theme contains 2 files within a .zip file. Once you open the .zip file you will see one PDF with all the printable activities and one PDF with the themed activity plans.
