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Children will identify insects and other critters, as well as the places they can be found.

Science Focus: insects and other small organisms

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

• Rhythmic, rhyming text and beautiful illustrations celebrate all kinds of beetles in this story.
• The musicality of language makes this book special.

• The sight words in and on are also decodable words.
• Work together to find and circle each in. Then use a diff erent color to circle each on.

Skill: observe and record

Materials: I Saw a Critter! skill sheet, pencils, crayons, clipboards

• Give each child a skill sheet, clipboard, and pencil. Then go outdoors to spot some backyard critters! Kids can look for worms, ladybugs, or any other critters in your area.
• When children find a critter, have them fill out the sheet. Back indoors, they can color it in, add details, and share their work.