Free Virtual Preschool Videos
Discover the tiny creatures that do big things with this free Incredible Insects video series for preschoolers! Enjoy 5 circle time lessons all about bumblebees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, grasshoppers, and ladybugs. Each preschool insects theme video is led by Ms. Jamie and her puppet Betsy the Blackbird and features stories, songs, and simple activities that introduce the unique traits and roles of these busy bugs. A fun way to explore science and nature through curious little crawlers.
bumblebees
Discover the busy world of bumblebees and other insects while looking at photos and bug models. Use finger puppets to tell bug stories, then count along with the “Bumblebee” poem using bee chip clips. Practice number skills with the “Bumblebee” carpet game. Enjoy I Love Bugs by Philemon Sturges, and at home, make your own bug craft to keep the learning going.
amazing ants
Learn about ants by looking at photos and naming their body parts while singing the “Insect Song.” Enjoy the “Five Hungry Ants” flannel board poem for counting practice and test your memory with the insect tray game. Listen to Hey Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose. For a fun home project, plan and pack your own picnic.
caterpillars & Butterflies
Discover how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly with visuals from ArtFelt.net and sing the “Life Cycle Song.” Count along with the “Five Little Butterflies” poem and play the “Butterfly” shape game. Listen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For a home project, make a name caterpillar to practice spelling.
grasshoppers
Learn what makes an insect with a picture sorting activity and enjoy The Ant and the Grasshopper fable on the flannel board. Play the Insect Grid Game to spot patterns and relationships. Listen to The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. At home, go on a Letter G search around your space.
lovely ladybugs
Sing the “Insect” song to get moving and learning about bugs, then count along with the “Five Little Ladybugs” chip clip poem. Play the “Ladybug” shape game to practice identification skills. Enjoy The Big Bug Ball by Dee Lillegard. For a home project, use a hole punch to make a leaf look like it’s been munched by a ladybug.
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