Bugs – 3.9 – Add A Little

Movement Moment

Stomp A Bug

Supplies:

• Print multiple copies of the Bug Stomp free download (alternatively, draw your own bugs)
• 1 Marker

Prep:

• Cut out each bug (doesn’t have to be fancy cutting – can be left in loose ovals).
• Decide which letters or numbers you want to work on with your child. (You can do the numbers of this unit, a few letters, the whole alphabet, or, if doing the activity with only one or two children, the letters of their name. If playing with a large group of children, consider having multiple bugs with each letter.)
• Write one letter or number on each bug.
• Clear an area for active play.

Time to Play:

• Place the bugs on the floor. If they are slippery, consider taping them down.
• Call out a letter, such as “A”. Have all the children run to find the bug with “A” on it. Continue the fun by calling another letter to run to.
• Once your children have the hang of the game, consider adding actions as well. For example: “Hop to ‘E’.” Or “Tiptoe to ‘5’.”

Art Activity

Ladybug Painting

Supplies:

• Red paper
• Child safe scissors
• Black paint
• Small container/plate for putting black paint in
• Q-tips or other cotton swabs
• One marker
• Optional: Googly eyes

Prep:

• Boldly trace a circle onto the red paper. The circle can be around 4″ or 11cm in diameter.
• Pour a small amount of black paint into the container (you don’t need much).
• Create a sample for your child to reference by following the steps below.

Time to Create:

• Give your child the red paper with the circle traced on it. Have them cut out the circle.
• Next, using the Q-tip and black paint, help them paint a line for the head and a line to divide the two wings.
• Let them cover the head with paint and add spots to the wings.
• Optional: Add googly eyes to the head.

Five-Minute Focus

Let’s Learn Our Numbers

Numbers of the Unit

7 8 9

Number Activity

Supplies: 9 buttons per person (child and teacher)

Time to Learn:

• Count out 7 buttons. Arrange them in the shape of number seven. Have your child copy with their buttons.
• Next, count out 8 buttons. Arrange them in the shape of number eight. Have your child copy.
• Repeat for number 9.                

• For other letter/number teaching techniques, visit: https://sjlittle.ca/preschool/teaching-the-abcs-at-circle-time/