Tip #246 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKInley, Trombly): Life Cycle of an Insect
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #246 Mystery Insect: The Life Cycle of an Insect Here’s an opportunity for you and your child to observe all four stages of the life cycle of an insect right in your own home. Here’s what you’ll need: ● plastic (see through) cup; ● plastic wrap; ● rubber band; ● Corn Flakes cereal; and ● mealworms (from pet store—they use them for feeding other animals). 1. Fill the plastic cup ¾ of the way with the Corn Flakes. 2. Add 4-6 mealworms. 3. Cover the cup with plastic wrap, and secure it with the ru...