Fireflies are such fascinating bugs! I remember the first time both of my children saw one in the night sky. The expressions of amazement and sheer joy were priceless!
In Michigan, fireflies can really only be seen mainly during the month of July, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them all year long. Thankfully there are some wonderful firefly/lightning bug books that you can check out at your local library! The glowing bugs can make for a real fun storytime too!
BOOKS:
by Katharine Ross
b
y Wendy Pfeffer (Smithsonian's Backyard)
When the Fireflies Come
by Jonathan London
by Jonathan London
Ten Flashing Fireflies
by Philemon sturges
by Philemon sturges
The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle
SONG:
“Five Little Fireflies”
Five little fireflies flashing past the door,
one flew away, then there were four.
Four little fireflies glowing around me,
one flew away, then there were three.
Three little fireflies lighting up my shoe,
one flew away, then there were two.
Two little fireflies glowing like the sun,
one flew away, then there was one.
One little firefly looking for some fun,
she flew away, and then there were none.
For the other craft, I took the pattern here, blew it up slightly and adapted the craft to the supplies I had on hand. Instead of plain paper or construction paper, we used scrapbook paper and added google eyes, and then gold glitter to the tails. They turned out terrific (pictured above)! The variety of colors and patterns really made the fireflies pretty and unique!
If you have any other firefly or lightning bug suggetions, please feel free to add them below!
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