Bug Slime Oobleck: Insects vs. Spiders
Let’s explore the differences between insects and spiders with a great sensory science activity. Bug slime oobleck is easy to make with …
How to Attract Fireflies
Fireflies, lightning bugs, or lightning beetles. Whatever you call them, they are a hallmark of summer in many places. Do you know …
Butterfly Life Cycle Foldable Craft
Learn about how a butterfly transforms from an egg to an adult by making this butterfly life cycle foldable craft. All you …
Firefly Activities, Crafts, and Book Recommendations
Fireflies or lightning bugs are fascinating insects. They are a hallmark of summer in so many places. Kids love to learn about …
How to Start a Butterfly Garden
Are you looking to attract butterflies to your yard? Would you like to see caterpillars and watch them turn into butterflies? Planting …
Butterfly Conservation for Kids
In addition to being the first day of spring, did you know that today is Very Hungry Caterpillar Day? Eric Carle’s beloved …
Build a Beetle Game
Denise Fleming is April’s featured author for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. We were inspired by the book, Beetle Bop, to make …
Creepy Crawlies & Candy Science
Science Sparks, Coffee Cups and Crayons, Wildlife Fun 4 Kids, and I shared more spooky Halloween science fun in a live video chat. …
I is for Insect Investigations
Our next letter in the A to Z Science series for toddlers and preschoolers here at Inspiration Laboratories is the letter I. I is for …
On the Trail: Observing Flowers and Insects
One of our favorite family activities is hiking. The weather lately has been perfect for being outside. On one of these perfect …