Head, Thorax, Abdomen Song
Learn about the body parts of a bug through this song.
Watch the video Bug Boogie then do the activity below.
Sing the body parts of insects to the tune of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes song like this:
- Head (point to head), Thorax (point to body), Abdomen, Abdomen (move hips side to side) repeat
- 6 legs (put hands next to body and point 3 fingers on each hand to represent legs), 2 antennae (put fingers up like antennae on head), 2 eyes (put hands around eyes), and sometimes wings (put arms back and flap like wings)
- Head (point to head), Thorax (point to body), Abdomen, Abdomen (move hips side to side)
Sit Spot
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Sounds of Rain
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Plant, Water, Grow!
Use this fun science experiment to teach kids about how plants grow.
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Embark on a scavenger hunt together with little ones to look for insects!
Zap Game
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I Love the Rain
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Bug Boogie
Sing and dance with Elmo, Abby, and some bug pals and learn the wonderful things that insects do for plants and gardens.
