Science & Nature
What is a Bug? Ages 3-5
In this one-time class, students will learn the basic body parts of a bug and observe real dead insect specimen.
Celina "Cricket" Matthews
170 total reviews for this teacher
65 reviews for this class
Completed by 232 learners
3-5
year old learners
Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten US Grade Level
1-6
learners per class
$8
Charged upfront
Meets once
25 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
What is a bug? The number and type of body parts make an insect! We will begin with sharing what kinds of bugs learners have seen around their house and backyard. Then we will observe real dead insect specimen ranging from ladybugs to katydids to butterflies. We will practice counting how many feet and antenna bugs have. We will learn the names of basic insect body parts with a coloring sheet to help distinguish between the head, thorax, and abdomen. At the end, we will make a bug out of...
Students will practice counting parts of a bug and develop fine motor skills with clay.
1 file available upon enrollmentPlease bring clay to make your bug!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
25 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Teacher
Celina "Cricket" MatthewsAn interdisciplinary teacher with a focus in entomology and music
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Lives in the
United States170 total reviews
357 completed classes
About Me
Hello everyone! I’m Cricket, they/them. I graduated from Randolph College with a B.A. in English, with honors. I am a homeschool co-op teacher leading small groups of students ages 5-15 in a variety of subjects, including science, math, and...
