Going on a bug hunt

It has been a little chilly here in Wausau. It's a welcome change after the 90+ days of last week! But not necessarily prime pool or park weather. Jack LOVES to be outside so the idea of playing indoors all day is just not acceptable.

Mommy has needed to get more creative to find fun activities for the outdoors. As luck would have it, I was cleaning out my classroom last week and found these gems! 

BUGS! I had made them years ago and Jack was all too thrilled to go on a bug hunt! Of course- everyone wears their rain boots on a bug hunt, right?

Jack ready to find the bugs

We hid the bugs through out the yard and Jack would find then, "unclip" them (or yank them off.) and put them in the bowl. No need to get too over zealous in hiding bugs for these little guys- it takes effort just to see them in the grass, on the hose, or in a bush.

To make these I used clothespins, furry balls, google eyes and hot glue. Three colorful puffs glued on each clothespin makes every one unique. Leave enough space at the end where the clothespin closes for a couple of eyes. You too could have your own exciting bug hunt.

Make sure you put on your rain boots too!