As part of a study of garden friends and foes, primary graders release and observe ladybugs in the school garden.

Students count the number of spots on ladybug wings. They add to find total number of spots on ladybug cut outs and complete the associated worksheet. They write ladybug addition story problems.

Students read books, learn about the letter l, and eat bug crackers all to learn about ladybugs. For this goldfish lesson plan, students also color pages and decorate ladybug cookies.

In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.

First graders explore characteristics of ladybugs. They view ladybugs in ventilated containers and discuss their observations. Students read a story about ladybugs and create a glue picture of a ladybug.

Students are read a book about ladybugs. Using the test, they estimate which page shows the longest trip the ladybug made. They assemble their own ladybug book by following directions on a worksheet. They take measurements on each...