A guide for using our resources

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.

• Rhyming text and fun illustration showcase the migration of the monarch butterfly in both English and Spanish.
• The musicality of language makes this book special.

• Circle the words la or el on each page. What are they for?
• The names of things, called nouns, in Spanish are either feminine or masculine.
• You use la in front of feminine nouns, and el  in front of masculine nouns.
• Ask students if they can tell if a word is feminine or masculine.

Skill: observe and record

Materials: ¡Vi un animalito! 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.