Bugs, Insects, Preschool Learning Activities

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Learning at the Grocery Store

Fun & easy Ways to make this everyday chore a learning experience for both preschoolers and elementary school kids.

Both of these shows make parents cringe, but how do they change the behavior of children who watch them? A simple experiment in child psychology provides an answer, a cautionary warning about how children absorb what they watch on TV.

More Evidence That TV’s
Don’t Teach Tots

Many parents own baby Einstein tapes, but evidence continues to mount that they don’t actually teach toddlers much of anything, despite their name. This article explores recent research into the topic, and outlines differences in the ways that toddlers and preschoolers learn.

Getting Your Baby to Wear Hats, Sunglasses, or
Other Props
You hit the malls and come home with all the latest gear, determined to have more fun accessorizing than you've had in years. You pick out the perfect look, and try it on your baby. Then the first thing they do is yank whatever it is off their head. What do you do? Read and find out.

Child Safety is everyone’s
responsibility!
Child Safety Resources:
Child Safety Books & Information
Child Abduction Prevention
Fire Safety
Water Safety
Child Safety in the Home
Child Proofing Your Home
Gun Safety for Kids
Child Car Safety

Bugs & Insects
Activity Listings (page 2 of 2)
This theme explores Butterfly’s, Bumblebee’s, Caterpillars, Worms, Ladybugs, Spiders, Fly’s and all sorts of other creepy crawlies. I’m getting the jitters just thinking about it.

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Did you know ...
Bumblebees search for flower petals that offer traction. Some petals are smooth and slippery, but others have cone-shaped cells that act like velcro when bees touch down. Bees like it because they can guzzle more nectar. Flowers do it because longer visits by bees help the pollination process.

We’re adding new activities to our list every month, so if you didn’t find what you needed, be sure to check back!