Crawl into a buggy learning adventure with this exciting collection of insect-themed activities for preschoolers!
These engaging preschool activities cover a wide range of early learning concepts, making them perfect for different skill levels in your classroom. From buzzing bees to fluttering butterflies, there’s something for every little explorer to discover!
These Insect Preschool Printables will Help Develop:
- number sense
- algebra
- geometry
- measurement
- data analysis and probability
- alphabetic knowledge
- phonological awareness
- phonemic awareness
- letter formation
- phonics
Crawl into a buggy learning adventure with this exciting collection of insect-themed activities for preschoolers!
These engaging preschool activities cover a wide range of early learning concepts, making them perfect for different skill levels in your classroom. From buzzing bees to fluttering butterflies, there’s something for every little explorer to discover!
Here’s What’s Included:
This pack includes over 88 pages of printable insect theme preschool centers. Activities are as follows:
Insect Math Activities
- Ladybug Counting Cards (Number Sense) – Count the number of ladybugs at the top of each card. Trace the numeral on the left of the card. Finally, use counters to count out the corresponding number on the ten frame.
- Insect Shapes Roll & Cover (Geometry) – Assemble the corresponding dice and roll. Identify the shape on the dice then cover the corresponding shape on the mat.
- Butterfly Colors Sorting Mats (Algebra) – Cut apart the color sorting cards and set out with a set of manipulatives in the same colors, (like pompoms). Sort the manipulatives onto the butterfly mats according to their colors.
- Insect Measuring Cards (Measurement) – Use a non-standard unit to measure the length or width of each insect. Non-standard units can be snap cubes, pompoms, pink erasers, buttons, transparent counters, etc.
- Insect vs. Non-Insect Race to the Top (Data Analysis) – Cut out the dice and assemble with clear tape. Roll the dice and place a counter in the corresponding space on the graph. The first column completed wins the race.
- Beetle Pattern Cards (Algebra) – Cut apart the pattern strips and organize by pattern type. Cut apart the pattern answer cards and set in a pile. Use the pattern answer cards to complete each pattern strip.
Insect Literacy Activities
- Bumble Bee Letter Matching (Alphabet Knowledge) – Match the lower case letter on each bumble bee card to the bee hive with the corresponding upper case letter.
- Insect Name Tracing Words (Letter Formation) – Cut apart the tracing cards and place in a dry erase pouch. Use a dry erase marker to trace over each word.
- Pollinators Rhyming Words (Phonological Awareness) – Cut apart the pollen rhyming cards and add them to the bee and flower with the corresponding rhyme.
- Insect Fill the Syllable Jars (Phonological Awareness) – Cut apart the syllable jars and the insect cards. Place the food cards in a pile and sort onto the jar mats according to the number of syllables in each insect word.
- Camouflage Insects Beginning Sounds Matching (Phonemic Awareness) – Cut apart the leaf cards and place in a pile. Place the letter cards in a separate pile. Draw a letter card and place it on the mat. Add the corresponding beginning sound leaves. (To simplify, place a select group of letters and matching beginning sounds and have your student work with only a few letters and sounds at once, rather than the entire alphabet).
- Insect Word Building Cards (Phonemic Awareness) – Cut apart the word building cards. Use letter cards to spell out the word on each card. Alternatively, magnetic letter manipulatives can be used. Find matching letter manipulatives here: Magnetic Letter Manipulatives
How to Use These Insect Printable Preschool Centers
These insect preschool activities are not limited to only centers. They can also be used in the following settings:
- printable preschool centers
- small group activities
- table top activities
- sensory table activities
- quick circle time activities
- whole class skills practice
- informal assessments
How to add These Printable to What You’re Already Teaching
Of course, these thematic activities pair wonderfully with my Complete Preschool Curriculum because they target the same skills. With the thoughtful design of the daily lesson plans included in my curriculum, you will know exactly which food and nutrition centers to pull out during the theme. Together, they make the perfect team for a well-rounded, engaging theme based curriculum.
Are these activities adaptable for different learning levels?
Yes! The Insect Preschool Centers offer a variety of activities that can be adjusted to suit different skill levels, making them ideal for diverse learners in any preschool setting.
Do these centers include ready-to-print materials?
Yes, all activities come with printable resources, making it easy for teachers and parents to set up engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Laminate them for future use and they are prep once and use forever!
