Dear Wonder Buggers,
This week was full of all kinds of antics! Our imaginations were on overdrive as we explored the underground world of ants. Being the queen and laying eggs was almost as much fun as being the nurse ants who kept the eggs safe! Ants are amazing! They are insects with three body parts (head, thorax and abdomen), six legs and antennae. It turns out that ants love sweet things! Our plates with honey had the most ants on it by the end of class. Ants “talk” to each other using their antennae. They let each other know where the food can be found.
Remember to talk about the book Hey Little Ant with your Wonder Bug. We know that most kids squish bugs at some point; this book will give you another way to look at the concept and talk about it with your child. You also might want to check out the books we looked at in class for more astounding ant facts: The Life and Times of the Ant by Charles Micucci and Army Ants by Sandra Markle.
How many different species of ants are found in Wisconsin? Click here to find out the astonishing answer! Can you find these ants in your yard, neighborhood, or on a nature hike?
Come find me next week,
Miss Tara
WONDER BUGS FAMILY DAYS
Saturday September 24, October 22 & November 19
9:30 -10:45 am
Join us for weekend Wonder Bugs family days we will explore, sing, and craft the day away to a different nature topic each month. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to share the Wonder Bugs experience with your whole family! Appropriate for children 2-5 years accompanied by an adult.
ALNC Members: $6/child; Non-Members: $7/child
Click here to find out more or to register!
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