Hands-On Bug Activities for Kids

With the weather getting nicer, all those bugs that have been hidden from the snow and cold, are making their comeback! Kids can be drawn to those creepy crawlies, doesn’t matter if it’s a ladybug or a bee. Insects are very fascinating creatures and some of them are actually really pretty looking. Have your children explore their curiosity in the critters by getting them involved in some of these hands-on bug activities!

There’s everything from math graphing and coloring to fun craft projects and sensory bins – so there’s something every kid will have fun doing! By combining the fun projects with educational lessons, they’ll have a blast playing with bugs and be learning the entire time. Roll your sleeves up and let’s get down to fun!

Artsy Momma – Paper Plate Snail Alphabet Activity

Life Over C’s – Bug Graphing

Easy Peasy and Fun – Silly Spider Craft

Jman and Millerbug – Clothespin Grasshoppers

Parenting Chaos – Insect Sensory Bin with Spaghetti

I Heart Crafty Things – Beaded Dragonfly and Lightening Bugs

Crafts by Amanda – Rock Bees

Craftulate – Bug Slime

Pre-K Pages – Making Insects with Play Dough

Natural Beach Living – Ladybug Math

Juggling Act Mama – Easy Insect Craft

No Time For Flash Cards – Playdough Bug Fossils

Laughing Kids Learn – Digging for Worms

Create in the Chaos – Simple Bug Memory Matching Game

The Inspired Tree House – Baby Bumble Bee Song and Activity

Life Over C’s – Bug Skip Counting Puzzles

Easy Peasy and Fun – Bug Coloring Pages

Cutting Tiny Bites – Build a Bug Crafting

The Measured Mom – Insect Theme Math Game for Preschoolers

I Heart and Crafts – eric Carle Inspried Firefly Suncatcher Craft

Does your child have a favorite bug? Do you have other ways to incorporate bugs into fun hands-on activities? I’d love to hear what bug fun you and your child have!