Make adorable glowstick fireflies to light your night! All you need is a glowstick, a marker, paper, and 10 minutes to have a whole swarm.
Learn 7 fun facts about fireflies and how to catch and care for a firefly. Great campfire conversation. Plus get your own permanent lights!
Learn how to Attracting Fireflies to Your Landscape! All about Fireflies, luring these magical bugs to your garden & keep them coming back at NatureHills.com!
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are small, bioluminescent insects that have fascinated humans for centuries. Their gentle, glowing lights have inspired numerous myths, stories, and spiritual interpretations across different cultures. In this post, we will explore the spiritual meaning of fireflies and what these enchanting creatures symbolize in various traditions. Symbol of Light and […]
Some folks know them as “fireflies”, others call them “lightning bugs”. Several years ago, I started a one-man crusade to come up with a better common name for these biolumi…
Basic facts about fireflies, including free printables.
Fireflies or lightning bugs. Not matter what you call them, let's explore them further with this free science lesson about fireflies!
Fireflies, those enchanting nocturnal insects that light up summer nights with their magical glow, have long captured the imagination of people around the world. Their bioluminescent abilities – creating light within their bodies – make them a subject of fascination and wonder. However, amidst the allure and folklore, a question often arises: Are fireflies dangerous? […]
What are fireflies? Why and how do fireflies flash? Where do fireflies go over the winter? Why are scientists so interested in the firefly flash?
If it's summer (or if you wish it was summer!), and you want to add some sparkle to your science studies, these fireflies activities are for you!
These are the curriculum notes I used to plan my block for grade 5 Botany. This is a color PDF and there are 2 parts. In these you'll find: poems, songs, science, recipes, vocabulary and unit study suggestions. Approx. 30 pages. I also highly recommend searching out the following stores and looking at their unit studies: Harbor and Sprout raising up wild things firefly nature school stephhathawaydesigns post from the past chickie and roo for the love of homeschooling Available PDF's on my Etsy homepage: Pre K Notes Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall each $1.25 Kinder Notes Seasonally $2 each Grade 1 Notes Fall, Winter, Spring each $2 Grade 2 Notes by the month Sept to May each $1 Grade 3 Notes $3 Grade 3 Creation Stories $2 Form Drawing Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 each $3 Michaelmas, Martinmas, Lucia / Nicholas, Halloween $1 each Winter Solstice / Yule / Advent $3 Bread Baking $2 Forage Craft $3 Chore and Rhythm Cards $3 Alphabet and Numbers $10 Homeschool Games $3 Cooperative Games Grades 1-4, 5-8 $15 each Inactive PDF's: Spanish and German $3 each, for these just send me a message and let me know which you'd like and I'll post them for you. To download your PDF's just visit your "Purchases and Reviews" section of your profile. I offer free on-line mentorship within the subject of your purchase. Ask me about other mentorship rates or visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo4WVVvwAyvJcBurgzjFyg or my Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295349370834996/ check "links" or "photos" sections for additional free resources.
Free e-book of ten cool science experiments for kids that won't let you down! Let's start by having fun with glow sticks.
Learn all about the life cycle of fireflies with a humorous picture book. Follow-up STEM activity is a paper circuit light-up firefly life cycle for kids. Communicate like a firefly by making it blink. Language arts writing prompt included and links to Next Generation Science Standards. Teachers and parents can print out 2 free printables for further learning.
Inside: Kids of all ages will enjoy making Bark Owls from bark, acorns, twigs, and seeds after a fall nature walk. Nature is
Inside: In this post, learn how to make Pine Cone Fireflies from small pine cones, construction paper, and paint. It’s an easy and
Looking for a fun craft activity to do with the kids? Make a glow-in-the-dark firefly... or several and string them together!
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This is a fine art giclée print made from my original watercolor painting titled "A Summer Night [Saying Goodbye]". PAPER OPTIONS (1) ARCTIC MATTE - A basic matte paper, with a smooth, flat surface. This paper is acid free. (Bright white / 230gsm) (2) SMOOTH FINE ART - A semi-smooth cotton paper, with a natural feeling surface. This paper is archival and 100% cotton. (White / 250gsm) (3) RIVER LINEN - A textured linen paper that feels and looks like woven canvas. This paper is archival and has a slight sheen to replicate canvas. (Bright white / 240gsm) (4) TEXTURED RAG - A thick, textured, and heavy duty paper. This paper is archival and its surface replicates the look and feel of watercolor paper. (White / 300gsm) (For a photo of the paper types see my ABOUT section & click through photos) PRINT DESCRIPTION - Printed with professional grade Epson printers. - Printed using archival pigment inks. - Printed on highest quality fine art paper. - Printed to the edge (borderless). No trimming required. - (Upon Request) Prints can come with artist signature/print title on the back. PACKAGING - I ship prints flat, carefully packaged in a plastic sleeve and rigid mailer, with cardboard added for support. PLEASE NOTE - Prints are designed to fit into standard sized frames. Frames are not included. - Depending on your monitor settings colors may appear slightly different on screen than on the actual print. ©2015 Rachel E. S. Byler All art is the property of artist Rachel Byler and may not be reproduced, resold, or used in any form.
Earth Day is right around the corner, and this year we are especially lucky since April 22nd falls on Saturday. And you know what that means? The whole weekend for some fun Earth Day activities! And considering that the youngsters won't be regaled by teachers or extra-curricular activities since the day falls on the weekend, this year, it's on the parents to educate their little ones on the importance of protecting Mother Nature.
Fun firefliy facts, jokes for kids, stories about fireflies and a wonderful educational resource for learning more about these amazing creatures!
By the end of summer, my children usually aquire a substantial nature collection. We often use bits and pieces of their collection in nature
twinkle, twinkle little bug preschool storytime While you are waiting for warm, muggy summer nights, you can read a story and pretend to be fireflies. Gather everyone and focus by creating the perf…
It’s summertime again, so we will have more time and opportunity to go camping, do outdoor exercises, or catch fireflies outside. Well, speaking of fireflies, if you cannot get one, why not make your own? In this writing, we will give you a list of fun crafting activities you can do with preschoolers to create ... Read more
Make this easy clothespin firefly craft with your kids to celebrate the beginning of summer!
By contributing writer Marci Fireflies, lightning bugs, whatever you call them, they have fascinated me since I was little. Those little dots of light slowly rising and then disappearing in the low light of dusk. It is like magic sprinkled with fairy dust for a young child. We used to run through the yard capturing […]
This fun and easy firefly craft is perfect for kids! This is a great craft for kids of all ages including bigger kids like elementary aged kids. Learn
Fireflies are a summertime delight to kids of all ages. These special insects light up warm nights with a sweeping wonder. Catching one in a mason jar (holes poked on the top!) feels like catching lightning in a bottle. True hallmarks of the season, firefl
DIY firefly art idea for kids. This twilight scene lights up in the dark just like real fireflies! It's also a fun cereal box upcycling idea
We're very fortunate to live in an area of the country where lightning bugs are a fun part of Summer evenings. I have so many childhood me...
Fireflies are such fun bugs! I had never seen them until we moved to the East Coast and it really is magical to see them flying in the night sky. I bought some Glow in The Dark Paint and I've been wanting to try this for a Summer project. Here is what it looks like in the dark... I painted some of the dots and the bodies of the fireflies with glow in the dark paint. After you "charge" up the paint under a light it glows softly. You will need: Watercolor paint pencils Sharpies - black and silver Bamboo Skewers - (for the dots) White Acrylic paint Glow in the Dark Paint - I got mine at Target Start by drawing the jar with the fireflies in it. Pretty simple so any age can do it. I painted the lid first with some purple, red and blue watercolor paint mixed together. This is a great lesson for watercolor techniques. I surrounded each firefly with a circle of just water and then painted the jar blue around them. I added some black shading - especially under the lid, at the bottom and sides. Now let this dry a little so the blue won't totally bleed into the yellow. When the blue is just damp add a yellow wash over the fireflies and over the blue around them. I wanted the colors to bleed (wet into wet) together around the firefly to get the effect of the firefly being really bright and then fading outward. This photo also shows the sharpie on the head and body of the firefly after the yellow dries. Add some orange to the body of the firefly. I outlined the wings in metallic silver Sharpie and used a bamboo skewer dipped in paint to make the dots. The bigger dots are the fat end and the tiny ones are the pointy end. I did white paint and silver glitter paint first. Then I went over the white dots with the glow in the dark paint. The glow in the dark paint is pretty transparent so you need to do the white first. I also painted the bodies of the fireflies with glow paint. Do at least 2 coats, the more the better for the best glow. I think my students will enjoy looking at these before they go to sleep.
Cute and easy paper roll firefly craft for kids with a free printable template. He even lights up in the dark like a real firefly!
Engage your tots with bug-themed art fun! Explore creative bug art activities for preschoolers that captivate little ones & nurturing a love for nature.
Fireflies are amazing insects, known for their remarkable ability to produce light. Learn 10 fascinating facts about fireflies, aka lightning bugs.
Nothing says summer like the soft glow of lightning bugs in your backyard. You can take a few easy steps to attract fireflies to your yard.
The Very Lonely Firefly is a classic children's story. Add to to fun with cute firefly crafts and activities. There is even an option for a firefly unit study!
