Theme: Bugs and Spiders

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Activity 1 A Bug Jar

Use a clean jar with a lid. Make sure you poke some small holes in lid. Decorate the jar however you like.

Chalk Art

You will need painters tape and chalk. Tape off different shapes and have your child color in the shapes with colored chalk. When finished, peel away the tape.

Cheerio Worms

You will need some Cheerios and a pipecleaner or string. Have your child put Cheerios on the pipe cleaner to make a worm. You can glue on eyes if you have some.

Paper Plate Caterpillar

You will need one plate cut in half, with the center cut out. Have your child paint, or color to decorate. You can draw a face or cut one out from construction paper.

Toilet Paper Roll Spider

You will need toilet paper rolls cut with slits up the sides, paint, and paper. Have your child dip the tp tube in the paint and stamp it on the paper. When finished draw or glue on some eyes.

Activity 2 Going On A Bug Hunt

Take a walk around your house and search for some bugs.

Leaf Rubbing with a Caterpillar

You will need a leaf, paper, a crayon, paint and paint brush. Place your leaf under the paper and rub a crayon over the entire leaf. Next paint your child’s toes and press onto paper. When paint dries, draw on legs and a face for your caterpillar.

Memory Tray

You will need three to four different toys. Place on a tray. Name each item on the tray with your child. Next cover the objects and then remove one object when lifting up the cover. Ask your child what object is missing. Repeat removing another object.

Spider Snack

You will need one apple, peanut butter or whatever peanut butter substitute you wish, and 8 pretzel sticks. Slice the apple into circles, next spread peanut butter on one of the slices and then place together like a sandwich. Next, add the pretzel legs. Enjoy!

Moon Sand

You will need 2cups of flour and 1/4 cup of baby oil. Mix together. Add more flour if too watery or more baby oil if too dry. Add some toy bugs, scoops and bowls for some fun!

Help move laundry from washer to drier (with

Push the chairs in after a meal.

Put away coat and shoes when coming indoors and

Set the table for dinner (or silverware and napkins).

My Character Trait:

Helpfulness

supervision and assistance). . retrieve coat and shoes when it’s time to go outside.