Focus Questions ​​

​-Who helps gardens grow?​

- How do gardens help people and the environment?​

- How can we harvest our garden?​

- What are the characteristics of insects?​​

- Where do insects live? How do they live?​

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Some Books That We Will Read ​

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-​​ Inside an Ant Colony by Allan Fowler​​

-The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle​​

-The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle​

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Family Engagement​

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We’ve noticed that children are often interested in life’s most ordinary things. Whenever we go outside, there is always a lot of interest in insects.

 

Children find them, watch them, and try to capture them. In their play at school, the children have shared their curiosity about the different types of insects they see, how insects move, where and when we see insects, and the kinds of jobs that involve insects.

 

At home, talk with your child about the different kinds of insects you see. If possible, examine harmless insects you notice in your community. What features do they have? Point out interesting features, such as their colors, patterns, where they live, and how they move(e.g., flying, crawling, or jumping).

 

Talk about how some insects are harmless and some are dangerous. Invite your child to think about why some insects are pests and why some are helpful. Send photos or stories to share with the class

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