Bug Art Projects

Worm House
Large clear plastic bottle with top cut off
Soil
Sand
Earthworms
Black Construction Paper
Water
Rubber Bands
Lettuce
Potatoes
Leaves
Onions
Egg Shells

Fill bottle soil layers 5 cm thick, sand layers 1 cm thick. Top layer is soil and loose.
Wrap construction paper around the bottle and secure with rubber bands
Add worms
Observe

Firefly Flashers
Empty Water Bottle
Construction Paper
Taper
Scissors
Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Light Stick

Fold paper in half length wise. Cut paper along folded line. Wrap around the bottle.
Glue eyes, attach pipe cleaner to form antennae.
Put a light stick inside and secure lid.

Plaster of Paris Bugs
Plaster of Paris
Water
Cups
Plastic Spoons
Wax Paper
Colored Pencils

Mix 2 Tbs. of plaster and 2 tsp of water in a cup. Stir until well mixed, adding more plaster or water for desired consistency. The plaster should be thick, not runny. Put a small amount of the mixture on a spoon. use the edge of the cup to remove the excess plaster and create a flat surface. Set aside and let dry approximately 15 minutes. When dry pop off the spoon. Decorate with colored pencils or tempera paints.

Koosh Ball Flowers

Birdseed Garden
Place a sponge soaked with water on a styrofoam tray. Have the child sprinkle it with birdseed. Place the tray in a sunny spot and watch for the sprouts. The seeds will continue to grwo as long as the sponge stays wet.

Stick Snake

Stick Art

I Spy Bird Seed Bottle

Ladybug Muffins
Mix red food coloring with cream cheese and have the children spread it on an English muffin. Use raisins to make the ladybug dots! Remember ladybug come in several colors red, yellow, and orange