Big Bright Bugs

crayola supplies

Crayons
Markers
Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

Party Express paper plates

Why

Kids are naturally curious about bugs. Count insect wings or legs, and then capture the iridescent colors!

Steps

1. On the back of a paper plate, use Crayola® Crayons to draw the outline of a big bug. Make sure the bug's body is in the center of the plate and the legs extend all the way out to the edges of the plate.
2. Use either Crayola Crayons or Crayola Washable Markers to color in the bug. Remember the patterns and bright color combinations that you see in nature.
3. Cut out your bright and beautiful bug. Fold the legs under its body. Your bug can stand up and watch as you create more bug playmates or enough for an insect invasion.

When & Where

"This was a great nature project for my scout troop."
- Anne W., cub scout leader.

"Our summer camp units decorated their areas with these stand-up bugs."
- Canice B., summer camp counselor.

Interesting Info

There are millions of species of insects, so many that some don't even have names. To be a true insect, a creature can only have six legs. Spiders have eight legs and centipedes have dozens of legs, so they aren't really insects. The longer an insect's wings, the farther it can fly. Insects' abdomens or stomachs have tiny breathing holes.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.