Creative insect activities for preschoolers.

The Letter Ii: Download the lessons for free below.

Ii is for Insect includes learning about the characteristics of insects, hunting for insects, acting out how different insects eat, and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Insect Activities.

In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting. 

I hope this curriculum inspires you on your homeschooling journey.

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What’s included in Ii is for Insect?

Preschool Insect Activities

Matching Insects

Insect Hunting

How Do Insects Eat?

Insect Hide-and-Seek Sorting

Learning Opportunities

Recognize different insects

Proper handling of wildlife

Characteristics of different insects

What makes a bug an insect

Books About Bugs

In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming

It Fell from the Sky by The Fan Brothers

Usborne Magic Painting Bug Book by Abigail Wheatley

Hurt No Living Thing poem by Christina Rossetti from Doubleday’s Favorite Poems: Old and New

+ More

Curious what Ii is for Insect looks like in our home?

On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about insects can look.

After Downloading:

1

Familiarize

Decide on the resources you plan to use.

 Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.

2

Book List

Check out books from the library.

Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.

3

Print

Determine the printable you plan to use.

Such as the coloring pages and activity printable.

4

Materials Needed

Purchase supplies

 Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.

Ii is for Insect


Supplies List

The activities you choose from Ii is for Insect will determine the supplies you need.


Alphabet Wall Display

Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between a caterpillar, train, acorn, and more displays.

They are a great review tool too!