A video of the book "Ladybug Girl at the Beach", written by Jacky Davis, and illustrated by David Soman. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

Manipulate a ladybug's position, velocity, and acceleration, and see how the vectors change in this interactive simulation. Software download is necessary.

This competent site delves provides factual information related to appearance, diet, habitat, predators, interesting behavior, impact on the ecosystem, and collecting live ladybug beetles.

Discover basic facts about the ladybug beetle.

A video of the book "The Grouchy Ladybug", written by Eric Carle. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

Try the new "Ladybug Motion 2D" simulation for the latest updated version of the original game. Learn about position, velocity, and acceleration vectors.

A beautifully clear close up photo of a ladybug perched precariously on the edge of a leaf.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use ladybugs and the number of dots on their wings to do single digit addition and subtraction problems.

As an online exhibit from the Natural History Museum, this site examines many different subtopics stemming from a study on both insects and spiders. Several of the subtopics include spider bites, bumblebees, moths, edible insects,...

Lesson using the books Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown and The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle along with graphic organizers to start a discussion about respect. Students then create flyers about respect to hang around the school. Lesson...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will play a rhythm instrument, individually or with other students at the appropriate time during the song.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle to teach young scholars predict the outcome of a story by using clues provided in pictures and in repeated texts. Ideas for direct teaching, guided...

Flip this interactive OLogy card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and other bite-size pieces of information about the ladybird beetle, also known as a ladybug.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses Amazing Tigers! by Sarah L. Thomson and Ladybugs by Monica Hughes to teach students to use titles, pictures, and text to identify the main idea of an informational text. Ideas for direct...

An extensive list of activities, songs, poems, and fingerplays are listed by alphabet-soup.com. Additional recipes, art projects, and literature connections are also included.

An extensive list of elementary insect crafts. Each activity contains a list of everyday materials, and detailed instructions.

Presents an overview of Ladybirds, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, breeding, and predatory lifestyle. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

The students will thoughtfully listen to a story read aloud and comprehend the sequence of events. This instructional activity will culminate units completed in science and math and will incorporate literature, science, and math.

This site is loaded with science activities for elementary students. There are role plays, recipes, dances, writing exercises and craft ideas. You can also raise you own luna moths, praying mantids, ladybugs or carnivorous plants. Lots...

On this one page website sharpen your logic and addition facts skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.

Close-up image of the bold colored ladybug.

A very comprehensive site from pedagonet.com that includes lesson plans on insects for all ages and grade levels. Students will enjoy learning about insects as you employ these engaging lesson plans in your own classroom.

Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.