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5 Activities for Kids Who Love Bugs, Birds and Other Critters

Ideas for creating worm bins, hatching insects, inspecting waste and other hands-on activities

Tina Cha
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Published on: February 27, 2023

5 Activities for Kids Who Love Bugs, Birds and Other Critters

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Find more creepy crawly fun in books

Continue your adventures with these books, filled with ideas for fun adventures and interesting facts:

Fly Guy” series by Tedd Arnold

Ages: 4–8

This silly collection of stories about a boy and his pet fly, Buzz, is perfect for beginning readers. Even those who are not insect fans will get a kick out of the funny adventures Buzz experiences.

Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon

Ages: 4–7

Known for its beautiful illustrations, this classic picture book about a young bat who is taken in by a family of birds goes beyond animal facts, as Stellaluna eventually becomes comfortable in her own skin.

The Bat Book” by Charlotte Milner

Ages: 5–8

Loaded with bat facts including what they eat and where they live, this book also provides instructions on how to create a bat-friendly garden.

National Geographic Kids’ Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Insects” by Libby Romero

Ages: 8–12

Any of the National Geographic titles for kids about bugs and insects will provide hours of entertainment and repeat readings. 

Put On Your Owl Eyes: Open Your Senses & Discover Nature’s Secrets” by Devin Franklin

Ages: 8–13

Get your older children to take a moment and explore, observe and enjoy the natural world around them through engaging outdoor activities.

How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell

Ages: 8–12

This book is a bit dated, but the gross-out factor never gets old. Because it was first published in the 1970s, expect some outdated references and stereotypes.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in spring of 2021 and has been updated for spring 2023.

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