Today's Story Time was all about BUGS!! We had a great turnout and several first time visitors!
After a few songs and activities we met a very special bug - the Monarch Butterfly.
We learned about the Monarch's beautiful colors and special defense of being poisonous (tasting yucky) to birds that might try to eat him. Then we read a poem from "Insectlopedia" - a collection of poems about all kinds of bugs.
I wasn't sure how the kids would do with a poem, but the last two lines of this poem are
"Swallows who swallow them
frequently puke."
Now how could I pass that up?
I was so impressed that one of my little guys studied the illustration and announced
"Mrs. D that looks like a crown!!"
Indeed you are right B.A., that does look very much like a crown!
We followed up the poem with "I Love Bugs" by Emma Dodd
and "The Very Lonely Firefly" by Eric Carle
After a quick review of our story elements from last week, the kids correctly identified the title, main characters, and setting. I am amazed each week with how sharp these kiddos are! Our definition of setting is where and when the story takes place. When I asked what the setting was, I was prepared for the where.... outside, in the air, in the sky, etc. R.B. not only identified the time, she used the same wording (after the sun set) as the book. Wow!
A rousing chorus of "The Ants Go Marching one by one" led us to the highlight of our day - WORMS!
We watched the worms crawl around for a bit, then we painted with them!! The worms were very happy to paint beautiful masterpieces for everyone.
If the worm masterpieces were not exciting enough, we also made fireflies or lightening bugs!
It was a great day! Next week is Music!
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