{"id":11711,"date":"2021-09-01T15:44:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T14:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/?p=11711"},"modified":"2022-03-17T01:24:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T01:24:21","slug":"six-great-sites-for-kids-who-love-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/blog\/six-great-sites-for-kids-who-love-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Great Sites for Kids Who Love Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bugs are cool, and kids know it. Whether they just watch them, catch them in a jar, or scream and run when they see one, they\u2019re fascinated by them. We found some great sites that encourage learning and are just plain fun ways to further their interest. Explore the links below to find great sites for kids of all ages. Adults might enjoy some of these too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Games, Crafts and Activities for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pest World for Kids<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>offers all sorts of activities that are fun and educational and geared to children. It offers an assortment of online games, crafts to make art projects from items you probably have at home, and great episodes on such topics as what termites will eat (money? really?) in the Pest Quest channel. Teachers and homeschoolers will like it, too, for the lesson plans and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coloring Pages for Younger Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coloring.ws<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers free printable insect coloring pages for children, which helps children learn how to identify common bugs. Coloring pages for a lot of other animals are offered in addition, helping to keep your children happy and learning as they go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring Bugs for All Ages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife Watch<\/strong><\/a> has more than 150,000 members and offers bug identification tips, videos, artwork sent in by members, fascinating hands-on activities<\/strong><\/a>, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities include print-and-color masks and downloadable identification sheets to keep track of your finds. It even has a YouTube channel where kids and their helpers can learn how to make things like beetle buckets and tumble traps. Wildlife Watch is a great site for the hands-on learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind of Insect Is That, Anyway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Insect Identification<\/strong><\/a> is a wonderful, easy-to-use website that helps the amateur bug lover find out what he or she just spotted and can be used by anyone (though mom or dad may need to help younger children). Users can see the most common insects found in their state, identify a bug by its shape by using the bug-finder utility tool, and watch the posted videos. The photos are large and colorful, and by clicking on one, kids can read all about that particular bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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