Earwigs are today's topics! These little creatures are often seen but little studied. Did you know it's very easy to tell males from females? Just check out their pincers!
How to Recognize an Earwig
Earwig coloring page
"E" in sign language coloring sheet
We collected several earwigs from our yard and observed them in a jar. We found one "Big Queen" earwig and five tiny ones.
We talked about what earwigs eat (plant matter and occasionally other bugs) and what they do not (whatever is in people's ear canals). We discussed their life cycle: how they lay eggs, protect them and care for the nymphs that hatch and how they grow.
We sang the ABC song, and our version, too, which is personalized with the units we have done. We talked about the many sounds of "E". We also played with the Pattern Blocks and talked of shapes and colors. The girls built and built with those blocks!
A fun day was had all around. In fact, the little darling above wanted to take the earwig specimens home, believe it or not!
How to Recognize an Earwig
Earwig coloring page
"E" in sign language coloring sheet
We collected several earwigs from our yard and observed them in a jar. We found one "Big Queen" earwig and five tiny ones.
We talked about what earwigs eat (plant matter and occasionally other bugs) and what they do not (whatever is in people's ear canals). We discussed their life cycle: how they lay eggs, protect them and care for the nymphs that hatch and how they grow.
We sang the ABC song, and our version, too, which is personalized with the units we have done. We talked about the many sounds of "E". We also played with the Pattern Blocks and talked of shapes and colors. The girls built and built with those blocks!
A fun day was had all around. In fact, the little darling above wanted to take the earwig specimens home, believe it or not!
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