Count Ladybug Spots With Your Child

Explore counting and animal knowledge with your child by creating ladybug art.

Materials

• Construction Paper
• Pencil or Pen
• Crayons or Markers
• Small Notebook
• Scissors (adult only)
  

Directions

1. Draw a ladybug with your child on one sheet of paper and draw 10 spots on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Use scissors to cut out the spots for your child.
3. Ask your child to place a specific number of spots on the ladybug and to count aloud as she places them. For example, say, “Let’s make a ladybug with 4 spots!”
4. For complete directions, visit PBS Parents.