Bugs Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/themes/bugs-themes/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:23:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Bugs Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/themes/bugs-themes/ 32 32 DIY Ladybug Corner Bookmark Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-ladybug-corner-bookmark-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-ladybug-corner-bookmark-craft/#respond Sat, 07 Jul 2018 05:41:01 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22369 Here’s how to make a simple ladybug corner bookmark craft for kids using a square of paper and a few embellishments. Such a fun paper project for kids and a great introduction to origami too!   Follow our Crafts and Projects for Older Children Pinterest board!   This post contains affiliate links.   Kids love...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/diy-ladybug-corner-bookmark-craft/feed/ 0 Maple Tree Helicopter Seed Dragonfly Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/maple-tree-helicopter-seed-dragonfly-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/maple-tree-helicopter-seed-dragonfly-craft/#respond Thu, 05 Jul 2018 05:16:34 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22394 Turn maple tree pods (or helicopter seeds) into a dragonfly craft for kids. You can gather the natural materials you’ll need on your next neighborhood walk and head inside to create your own insect craft.   Follow our Nature Crafts and Activities Pinterest board for even more ideas!   This post contains affiliate links.  ...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/maple-tree-helicopter-seed-dragonfly-craft/feed/ 0 Paper Bag Puppet Ladybug Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-craft-puppet/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-craft-puppet/#comments Thu, 31 May 2018 20:17:17 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22130 Make a paper bag puppet ladybug craft with our free ladybug template and a few craft supplies! This is a fun spring and summer project for kids and also goes great with a unit on bugs or insects.   This post contains affiliate links.   Kids always love making and playing with puppets! They’re such...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-craft-puppet/feed/ 1 Bumble Bee Craft for Kids Using Recycled Materials https://buggyandbuddy.com/bumble-bee-craft-for-kids-using-recycled-materials/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/bumble-bee-craft-for-kids-using-recycled-materials/#respond Sun, 29 Apr 2018 07:54:11 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21891 Here’s how to make an adorable bumble bee craft for kids using recycled materials. We used portions of a drink carrier, but you could easily make this cute bee with a cardboard egg carton too. These little bees turn out super cute and perfect for an Earth Day, spring or summer craft. Follow our Craft...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/bumble-bee-craft-for-kids-using-recycled-materials/feed/ 0 15 Bee Crafts for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/15-bee-crafts-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/15-bee-crafts-kids/#respond Tue, 02 May 2017 20:33:01 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19990 Check out this collection of 15 bee crafts for kids! You’ll find all kinds of creative insect inspiration like egg carton bees, cardboard tube bees, honeybees made from paper bags, and even bee art made from bandaids. Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!   This post contains affiliate links.   Spring and summer means lots of...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/15-bee-crafts-kids/feed/ 0 18 Ladybug Crafts for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-crafts/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-crafts/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:14:38 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19992 This collection of ladybug crafts for kids will inspire you to get busy creating. Find out how to make ladybugs using common household items like paper plates, cardboard tubes, egg cartons and more!   This post may contain affiliate links.   Looking for some creative ideas for your gardening or insect unit? Check out all these...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/ladybug-crafts/feed/ 1 Cardboard Tube Bee Craft for Kids Using Yarn https://buggyandbuddy.com/cardboard-tube-bee-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/cardboard-tube-bee-craft/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:11:31 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19964 Turn an empty toilet paper roll (or other small cardboard tube) into a cute, yarn-wrapped bee craft for kids! This easy craft provides lots of fine motor practice and makes a great addition to any unit on insects, bugs, or gardening. It’s also perfect for Earth Day, spring or summer.   This post contains affiliate...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/cardboard-tube-bee-craft/feed/ 0 Yarn-Wrapped Egg Carton Bee Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee-craft-yarn/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee-craft-yarn/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:59:47 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19966 Here is an egg carton bee craft for kids with a unique twist- yarn wrapped black stripes! Not only is this insect craft adorable, but it’s super fun to make too and perfect for preschool and kindergarten. Sign up for the FREE Buggy and Buddy Newsletter!   This post contains affiliate links.   Recently we...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee-craft-yarn/feed/ 2 Egg Carton Ladybug Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-ladybug-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-ladybug-craft/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:15:52 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19960 Here is an easy ladybug craft for kids using egg cartons! You’ll just need a few common supplies to make these cute little insects. This art project is perfect for preschool and kindergarten. Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!   This post contains affiliate links.   Ladybug activities are always fun to do this...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-ladybug-craft/feed/ 2 Egg Carton Bee Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:24:00 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19957 Make this cute, little bee craft using an egg carton and yarn! This easy insect activity is great for preschool and kindergarten and perfect to do in the spring, summer, or for Earth Day. Be sure to check out all kinds of creative insect crafts made from recycled materials at the end of the post!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/egg-carton-bee/feed/ 6 Paper Towel Roll Firefly Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/firefly-craft/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/firefly-craft/#comments Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:15:56 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=19962 We were inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Lonely Firefly to make this firefly craft using  an empty paper towel roll. This simple art activity provides practice in cutting, gluing and painting, and turns out super cute! Follow our Children’s Books Activities Pinterest board!   This post contains affiliate links.   Eric Carle is one...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/firefly-craft/feed/ 2 Spider Craft for Kids Using Mini Pumpkins https://buggyandbuddy.com/halloween-crafts-kids-spider-pumpkins/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/halloween-crafts-kids-spider-pumpkins/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:14:17 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=12734 Turn a mini pumpkin into an adorable spider craft for Halloween! This art project is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and on up! It also makes a fun activity to do during a Halloween party. Follow our Halloween for Kids Pinterest board!     (This post contains affiliate links.)   I love having most of our holiday...

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