I Love Bugs

A BOOK ABOUT BUGS

Welcome to the STEMHAX Book Spotlight. Today we are exploring I Love Bugs! written by Philemon Sturges and illustrated by Shari Halpern. This book is a fun introduction to bugs and insects.

Kids enjoy reading the same book over and over again so having a physical copy is helpful. This version can be purchased on Amazon or secondhand bookstore. It would make a nice addition to any homeschool or classroom library.

HINT: After you have introduced and explored this book, kids can utilize the YouTube read aloud in a listening center or quiet activity.

Overview

I Love Bugs! is a sweet introductory book about bugs. A little boy sets out to discover some different kids of bugs. Some are types that fly, swim and jump. In the end he finds the most special kind of bug he knows. The end pages are a cool place for further exploration. It contains many different bugs with a fun fact. These pages can help you identify what bugs your child has an interest in learning more about.

I Love Bugs – Read Aloud

This YouTube reading of I Love Bugs! includes some simple animations. This helps to keep the attention and feels more interactive.

Exploring I Love Bugs! with Young Learners

First, start with a book cover inspection. Show children the cover of the book, and ask, “What do you think this book is about?” Follow this with some open-ended questions to get their minds warmed up.

What are some bugs you might see outside in the yard?
What are some bugs you might see inside of a house?
What are some colors of bugs?
What are some things you know about bugs?
How do bugs move?

After reading the book for the first time, ask more open-ended or fact checking questions. Remember there are no wrong answers. Some questions might include:

Why did the author name the book I Love Bugs!?
How are some of the ways bugs get around?
Why was the ladybug at the end of the book his favorite?
What are some things you have in common with bugs? (think 5 senses).
Why would it be fun to look under rocks?
What was your favorite bug in the book? Why?
Read the “Moth” on the back end page.
- What is different from a moth and a butterfly?

Vocabulary

burrow – A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.
jig – A lively dance with leaping movements.

Extend the Lesson

The following videos are a great way to extend the lesson. There are some hands on and some other read alouds about insects.

The Bug Book – Read Aloud

The Bug Book written by Kathy Krankling and illustrated by Kristin Kest is a great book about insects. It is am entry level science book with beautiful illustrations for young learners. This read aloud version has some cool bug videos within the read aloud for a fun spin on the book.

The Bug Book – Read Aloud

This version of the bug book was published in 1965. Children will appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the illustrations.

On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects – Read Aloud

On Beyond Bugs! All About INSECTS was written by Trish Rabe and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz. Although this book is part of the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library, this read aloud version includes real video and photos of bugs. The story is told in rhyme and kids of all ages will enjoy this fun book.

Hands-On Explorations

Finally, enjoy some hands-on explorations. Here are a few to get you started.

My Insect Book – Read Aloud

There are over 20 different insects featured in “My Insect Book” and video. Kids can enjoy this video and read along while practicing simple science facts about each insect. It contains repetitive sight words and science words, like oblong and defend.

This insect video was created to use with the My Insect Book and can be used in conjunction with any insect lesson plan. Check out the free sample download on TPT. The packet sampler includes a mini version of the reader that coordinates with the insects in this video.

Clothes Pin Dragonfly – Teach the Teacher

The following video walks you through how to make a clothes pin ladybug craft that you can use in an arts and crafts lesson.

Insects Sampler

The FREE download includes a sampling of some the items that are in the Insect BOOK COMPANION packet and the Insect Science Reader download. This packet is generic and can be used with any books or lessons about insects.

How to Draw a Simple Dragonfly

Art Hub for Kids is kid friendly and your students will love this how to draw lesson. You will need to pause the video periodically to allow students catch up. Let them know this ahead of time so their is minimal frustration.

FREE Read Aloud Book Report

Need accountability in a listening or iPad center? Check out this FREE Book Report available in my TPT Store for download.

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A BOOK ABOUT BUGS