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Insects Flash Cards

Insects Flash Cards

$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50

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Twenty insects wait to be named—butterfly, ladybug, bee, dragonfly, ant, grasshopper, and more. Children ages 3-6 build vocabulary for common insects through these real and realistic photo flash cards delivered as an instant PDF download.

📦 What's Included

  • 20 flash cards with real and realistic photo images and insect names
  • 5 pages total
  • Insects included: butterfly, ladybug, bee, dragonfly, ant, grasshopper, beetle, moth, cricket, praying mantis, and more
  • Single-card format (image + name together)
  • Real and realistic photograph style

💡 Learning Benefits

  • Build nature vocabulary for common insects
  • Learn correct names for backyard bugs and flying insects
  • Practice reading through insect identification
  • Develop observation skills for outdoor exploration
  • Support spring and summer nature study units
  • Create foundation for entomology and life science learning

🎯 How to Use

  • Print on cardstock and laminate individual cards
  • Introduce 3-5 insects at a time to avoid overwhelming
  • Show card, read name, discuss where to find this insect
  • Take cards outdoors for real-world insect identification
  • Use during spring/summer nature walks or garden observations
  • Store in basket for independent exploration

🐛 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Insect vocabulary is most powerful when connected to real observation—these flash cards work best as a reference tool during outdoor exploration. Before taking children outside, introduce 4-5 common insects they're likely to see: "This is a ladybug. It's small, round, and red with black spots. Let's see if we can find one in the garden!" After outdoor observation, return to the cards for naming and reinforcing vocabulary. Real photos are crucial for insect learning because children need to recognize actual insects, not cartoon versions. For older children (5-6), extend learning by discussing insect characteristics: "Which insects have wings? Which ones crawl instead of fly?" This bridges vocabulary into early classification and scientific thinking.

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