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Border Paper: September Birthdays Post the names of students with September birthdays on this butterfly-themed sign (for our friends in the southern hemisphere).
Acrostic Form: Praying Mantis Use this acrostic form to write a poem about the praying mantis.
Award: ladybug theme "Congratulations for _____"
Bar Graph (create): Insects Create a bar graph to show information about favorite insects.
Board Game: Butterfly Colors (preschool) -b/w Match the color cards to their partners in this butterfly-themed board game.
Bulletin Board Trim: Butterflies (small) Straight edge, blackline.
Bulletin Board Trim: Butterfly (small) Straight edge, full color.
Butterfly Project Ideas List of ideas for various butterfly-related projects, including a report, poster and scale model.
Color and Write: Butterfly Simple drawing of butterfly with lines for writing.
Color and Write: Butterfly (primary) A picture to color and wide lines to write about butterflies.
Color and Write: Monarch Butterfly (elem) A picture to color and space to write about butterflies.
Color and Write: Praying Mantis (primary) Blackline illustration of a praying mantis to color, and wide lines for writing a story about it.
Coloring Page: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Pretty drawing of a tiger swallowtail butterfly to color.
Coloring Page: Bee Color this picture of a bee, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: Bee 2 Color this picture of a bee, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: Bee Hive Color this bee hive pattern or trace and cut out for a great bee-themed shapebook.
Coloring Page: Bug Cartoon bug.
Coloring Page: Cartoon Butterfly Whimsical cartoon butterfly to color.
Coloring Page: Cartoon Butterfly (2) Color this picture of a cartoon butterfly, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly Picture of a Colorado Hairstreak buttefly to color.
Coloring Page: Dogface Butterfly Drawing of a Dogface butterfly to color.
Coloring Page: Giant Swallowtail Butterfly Color this drawing of a Giant Swallowtail butterfly.
Coloring Page: Lady Bug  
Coloring Page: Ladybug Color this picture of a ladybug, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: Ladybug 2 Color this picture of a ladybug, or trace and cut out to make a great shapebook.
Coloring Page: Monarch Butterfly Part of our "endangered animal" unit.
Coloring Page: Monarch Butterfly Color this picture of a Monarch butterfly.
Coloring Page: Yellow Bar Butterfly Picture of a Yellow Bar butterfly to color.
Comprehension: Butterflies (elementary) Fact-filled text about butterflies, with comprehension questions.
Comprehension: Honeybees (upper elem/middle) Reading comprehension: the lives and work of queens, drones, and workers; the waggle dance; and other interesting honeybee facts.
Comprehension: Praying Mantis (upper elem) A fact-filled reading comprehension about this interesting insect.
Craft: Bug Inn (elementary) Make a luxurious hotel for those little six-legged guests (don't forget to release them again!)
Crossword: Ladybug- interactive 1 DOWN: A ladybug is red and ________.
Crossword: Ladybugs 1 DOWN: A ladybug is helpful here.
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 4" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version)  
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 5" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version)  
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 6" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version)  
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 1 (w/ butterflies)  
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 2 (w/ butterflies)  
Did You Know? Insects Two printable cards with graphics for writing facts about insects.
Flashcards: Butterflies (preschool/primary) Pictures with words make these six cards useful for a variety of activities: flashcards, picture prompts, etc. Print two sets for a memory game.
Handwriting Form: Bees Simple blackline bee illustrations with primary lines. "Use the lines on the bees to practice your printing or cursive letters. Cut out the squares and staple to make an A "bee" C book."
KWL: Insects Use this form to organize Know, Want to know, and Learned material about insects.
Make a Poster: Butterfly Lifecycle Instructions to research and make a poster about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Maze: Bugs 2 (easy) Sample from our membership site. Help the bee fly to the flower.
Maze: Bugs 3 (hard) Sample from our membership site. Help the butterfly fly to the flower.
Number Line: Ladybugs 1-10 Number line from 1 - 10 with black and red ladybugs.
Report Form: Insects Use this simple form to write a report on insects.
Report Form: Insects Full page report format for students to write a report on an insect. Includes targeted questions.
Report Form: Praying Mantis Use this simple form to write a report about the praying mantis.
Research and Report: Bees Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about bees.
Shapebook: Butterfly (Elementary) [member-created document] Trace and cut out. This butterfly-shaped shapebook has prompts for students to answer about butterflies.
Shapebook: Flower Trace and cut out this basic flower pattern for a shapebook.
Sign: Bugs  
Sign: Ladybugs  
Survey: Favorite Insect Use this form to record people's favorite insects. Ten types are suggested and blank spaces are also included. Good tallying practice.
Unscramble the Words: Insects [member-created abctools] From "insect" to "social".
Venn Diagram: Insect Use this Venn diagram to compare two insects.
Word Search: Butterfly [member-created with abctools] Find the butterfly-theme words from "antennae" to "spring" in this butterfly-shaped word search.
Word Search: Bees Find the bee-theme words from "beehive" to "yellowjacket" in this rectangular word search.
Word Search: Insect (interactive) From "ant" to "wasp".
Word Search: Ladybugs Find the ladybug theme words from "beetles" to "summer" in this ladybug-shaped word search.
Word Search: Praying Mantis Find the praying mantis-theme words from "bug" to "watch" in this rectangular word search.
Worksheet: Soil Creatures (elementary) "Jeepers, creepers, look at these soil creatures!" Draw or paste a picture or write information in the appropriate boxes.
Writing Paper: Bee Lined and unlined paper with a picture of a bee.
Writing Paper: Butterfly (elementary) Lined paper with an illustration of a butterfly at the top. (elementary) (20 pt. line, 1.25 spaces between lines)
Writing Paper: Ladybug (Elementary) Lined paper with an illustration of a ladybug at the top. (elementary) (20 pt. line, 1.25 spaces between lines)
Writing Paper: Ladybug (primary) Wide-lined paper with an illustration of a ladybug at the top. (primary) (20 pt. line, 1.5 spaces between lines)
Writing Paper: Ladybugs (elem) Lined and unlined paper with a picture of ladybugs at the top of the page.
Writing Prompt: Ladybug Similes (elem/upper elem) Briefly explains similes and then encourages students to write and illustrate their own.
Writing Prompt: Praying Mantis (elem/upper elem) Write a story with the praying mantis as a character or major part of the storyline. Includes blackline illustration of a praying mantis and wide lines.
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Animal Diagrams: Beetle (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Beetle (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Cricket (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Cricket (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Dragonfly (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Dragonfly (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Grasshopper (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Grasshopper (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Ladybug (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Ladybug (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Mosquito (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Mosquito (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Flea (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Flea (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Fly (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Fly (unlabeled parts)  
Assignment Forms: Insect theme Fun insect-themed late homework notices, assignment notices, and grading sheet.
Book Report Form: Insects Two report forms guide students through the writing of book reports for fiction and non-fiction books about insects.
Report Form: Insects Booklet format for students to write a short report on any insect.
Research and Report: Insects Report planner, KWL, and a lined page to write a report about insects. Includes a survey and graph to find out about people's favorite insects.
Science Form: Life Cycle of a Fly Complete this illustrated form and learn about the life cycle of a fly.
Unscramble the Words: Insects (elementary) [member-created using abctools] Unscramble the words, from "bee" to "praying mantis"
Word Search: Insect From "ant" to "wasp". Includes brief information on insects, and a word search.
Word Search: Insects [member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool. Find the insect-themed words, from "abdomen" to "stinger", in this butterfly shaped word search.
Word Wall: Insects (pictures) From "ant" to "moth". These vocabulary building word strips with pictures are great for word walls, sentence strips, spelling and vocabulary practice.
Booklet: Insects (elementary) A simple booklet teaching the characteristics of insects; with full color illustrations.
Booklet: Insects (elementary) -b/w A simple booklet teaching the characteristics of insects with black outline illustrations.
Comprehension: Insects are Amazing (elementary) Three reading comprehensions on insect life cycle and habitat, short writing prompts, and word problems.
Comprehension: Ladybugs (primary) A fact-filled reading comprehension, fill in the blank, word search, and more introduce this beloved insect, its habits, and its life cycle.
Comprehension: Silkworms (elem/ upper elem) This extensive unit features a reading comprehension, vocabulary work, math word problems, and creative writing prompts, all on the topic of silkworms.
Comprehension: Spiders and Insects (elementary) Part of our insect series, this reading comprehension is a fun way to learn about "web-spinners"--which aren't really insects at all! Use alone or in conjunction with the new Did You Know? cards.
Comprehension: Water Bugs (upper elementary) Learn about pond skaters, water boatmen, back swimmers, and more with this informative reading comprehension.
Crossword: Insects 2 ACROSS: C_TE_PI_L_R
KWL: Butterflies (booklet, color) Use this foldable booklet form to organize Know, Want to know, and Learned material about butterflies. Picture in color.
KWL: Butterflies (booklet, b/w) Use this foldable booklet form to organize Know, Want to know, and Learned material about butterflies. Pictures in black and white.
Worksheet: Metamorphosis - Caterpillar to Butterfly Students read the four stages of metamorphosis, then label and describe the pictures.
Paper Bag Puppet: Animals - Butterfly Make paper bag puppets with this simple butterfly pattern.
Paper Bag Puppet: Animals - Caterpillar Make paper bag puppets with this simple caterpillar pattern.
Poetry Prompts: Butterflies (upper elem) An introduction to some basic poetic structures, including alliteration, similes, and acrostics, using butterfly themes. Includes border paper for final drafts.
Report Form: Butterflies (b/w) A booklet that students can fold and use to create a short report on butterflies. Pictures in black and white.
Report Form: Butterflies (color) A booklet that students can fold and use to create a short report on butterflies. Pictures in color.
Research and Report: Butterflies Report planner, KWL, space to write report, survey and graph for "favorite butterfly".
Science Form: Life Cycle of a Butterfly Complete the form showing the life cycle of a butterfly.
Venn Diagram: Butterflies Use this cute Venn diagram to compare two different butterflies, or any other two things.
Notebook: Insects Foldable pages for students to create personal fact books about insects.
Animal Diagrams: Bee (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Bee (unlabeled parts)  
Bulletin Board Trim: Busy Bee (large) Scalloped edge (color) "We are as busy as bees." Brighten up a classroom with this cute bee-themed bulletin board trim.
Comprehension: Bees (elementary) Part of our new insect series, this reading comprehension is a fun way to learn about "honeymakers". Use alone or in conjunction with the new Did You Know? cards.
Comprehension: Honeybees (elementary) What's a honey stomach? How does nectar turn into honey? Learn the answers to these questions and more with this reading comprehension.
Comprehension: Honeybees (primary) Reading comprehension, plus a KWL booklet, vocabulary building, word search, and more!
Crafts: Bulletin Board Project - Busy Bee Display the work of your "busy bees" on bee-shaped backgrounds they can make themselves following these simple directions.
Memory Game: Honeybee Fun theme pictures and words make these flashcards useful for theme activities. Make two sets for a concentration/memory game.
Paper Bag Puppet: Animals - Bee Make paper bag puppets with this simple bee pattern.
Poetry: Bees (elem/upper elem) An introduction to some basic poetic structures, including alliteration, similes, and acrostics, using bee themes. Includes border paper for final drafts.
Paper Bag Puppet: Animals - Fly Make paper bag puppets with this simple fly pattern.
PowerPoint Presentation: Bees (upper elem) Very simple presentation about bees with full color photos.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Butterflies (b/w) The letters of the alphabet, presented in black outline, filled with butterflies. Four letters to a page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Alphabet Letter Patterns: Butterflies (color) The letters of the alphabet, presented in black outline, filled with colorful butterflies. Four letters to a page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more.
Animal Diagrams: Butterfly (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Butterfly (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Caterpillar (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Caterpillar (unlabeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Chrysalis (labeled parts)  
Animal Diagrams: Chrysalis (unlabeled parts)  
Assignment Forms: Butterfly theme Fun butterfly-patterned late homework notices, assignment notices, and grading sheet.
Board Game: Butterfly Colors (preschool) -color Match the color cards to their partners in this butterfly-themed board game.
Book Report Form: Butterflies Two report forms guide students through the writing of book reports for fiction and non-fiction books about butterflies.
Book: From Caterpillar to Butterfly (primary/elem) Enhances vocabulary and comprehension for the book by Deborah Heligman.
Book: It Could Still Be a Butterfly (elementary) Enhances vocabulary and comprehension for Allan Fowler's book about butterflies. (NOTE: This book may be difficult to find).
Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (primary) Reinforces Eric Carle's popular story of a very, very hungry caterpillar.
Booklet: Butterfly (Elementary) [member-created with abctools] Cut out the pages and staple or sew together for a fun book about butterflies! Illustrations in the border show the four stages of a butterfly's life. Includes writing prompts on the four stages of a butterfly life cycle.
Border Paper: Butterfly [member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach Shape Book tool. NOTES: Questions about butterflies in beautiful border paper.
Bulletin Board Trim: Butterflies (small) Straight edge, full color.
Bulletin Board Trim: Butterflies (small) Straight edge, blackline.
Classroom Newsletter: Butterfly theme (b/w) Print up the form and write in the details (Check out what we're doing, Help Wanted, Special Notes, Reminders) to make a great classroom newsletter. With butterfly outlines to color.
Classroom Newsletter: Butterfly theme (color) Print up the form and write in the details (Check out what we're doing, Help Wanted, Special Notes, Reminders) to make a great classroom newsletter. With colorful butteflies.
Color and Write: Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly (elem) Blackline picture of a Colorado Hairstreak butterfly to color, and lines to write about it.
Color and Write: Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly (primary) A blackline picture of a Colorado Hairstreak butterfly to color, and wide lines to write about it.
Color and Write: Spring A picture of flowers and a butterfly to color and space to write about the spring.
Color and Write: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (elem) A blackline picture of a tiger swallowtail butterfly to color and lines to write about butterflies.
Color and Write: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (primary) A blackline picture of a tiger swallowtail butterfly to color and wide lines to write about butterflies.
Coloring Page: Op Art - Butterfly on a Grid By coloring this page and experimenting with black and white or color ("How can you make the butterfly seem to come off the grid?"), students can begin to understand the "tricks" of op art.
Coloring Page: Spring Butterfly Picture of a butterfly and spring flowers.
Counters: Butterflies (b/w) Math counters for hands-on activities and picture graphs. Laminate before cutting. Print on sticker paper for cute stickers or on magnetic paper for fun magnets.
Counters: Butterflies (color) Math counters for hands-on activities and picture graphs. Laminate before cutting. Print on sticker paper for cute stickers or on magnetic paper for fun magnets.
Craft: Edible Butterfly  
Craft: Handprint Butterfly  
Desk Tag: Butterflies - color (generic)  
Desk Tag: Butterflies - color (generic) primary lines  
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 1" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version) Primary lines
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 2" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version) Primary lines
Desk Tag: "Welcome to Grade 3" - Butterfly theme (Canadian version) Primary lines
Desk Tag: Welcome Spring (b/w) A butterfly and flowers with the words "Welcome Spring". foldable.
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 3 (w/ butterflies)  
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 4 (w/ butterflies)  
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 5 (w/ butterflies)  
Desk Tag: Welcome to Year 6 (w/ butterflies)  
Coloring Page: Praying Mantis Picture of a praying mantis to color.
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