Color the Insects Worksheet for Preschoolers

How to use this worksheet

Have your child color each insect on the page, choosing whatever colors they like. Talk about the name of each insect as they work. Once colored, ask your child to write the insect's name on the line below its picture, helping with spelling as needed.

Materials needed

• Pencil
• Crayons

Extension activities

• 1Go on a backyard insect hunt with a magnifying glass to spot real insects.
• 2Read a picture book about insects and their habitats.
• 3Draw and label a new insect not featured on the worksheet.
• 4Make a simple insect antennae headband craft for pretend play.
• 5Watch how a caterpillar or ladybug moves, if one can be found outside.