The Georgia Early Learning Standards Activity Guides may - gapitc

314
Creepy Crawly
Place hula hoops (or large loops made from rope) in a few different spots outside
in a grassy area.
Invite two children to squat down inside each hoop and look for ants and other
crawling creatures. Give them magnifying glasses so they can see details. Put some
stale bread out to attract more creatures.
Ask the children to describe what they see as you write it down. Make a note of
who said each comment.
When you come back inside, read the comments and see if the children remember
who said what.
Invite the children to draw pictures of the creatures they saw. Write the
descriptions from their outdoor observations on their drawings. Display them
on a “creepy crawlers” bulletin board.
Special Needs Tip
If possible, allow a child in a wheelchair to get out and sit in the
grass with the other children.
What Makes It Grow?
Read a book such as Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert or The Carrot Seed by Ruth
Krauss that tells about how plants grow.
Place a few lima beans on a wet paper towel and put them in a clear plastic jar
with the lid closed. When the seeds sprout, plant them in soil in paper cups and
put them near a window.
Invite the children to check the plants each day and water them when they
are dry.
As the seeds begin to grow, ask the children to describe the changes they see.