Today we were beetle detectives, finding out about so many different types of beetles and bugs. Look at the range of colours, shapes and sizes!

Here are some interesting beetle facts: There are three main parts to a beetle’s body: the head, the thorax (the middle part), and the abdomen (the back part). On the head, beetles have antennae (feelers), eyes, and a mouth. The legs and wings of the beetle are attached to the thorax. Their front wings are hard covers and their back wings are used for flying. The legs of beetles help them to walk, run, swim, and dig. All beetles have six legs, made out of several parts. Beetles use their antennae to smell things. Beetles also use their antennae to feel things around them.

We coloured pictures of beetles, choosing colours carefully from our beetle poster.

We also decorated beetle cut-outs too – don’t they look great?

Have a look at our home learning ideas to help you become beetle detectives this weekend.

During the week we made the most of the sunny weather and took our toy minibeasts outside where me made them homes.

As mathematicians, we shared the story Mouse Shapes then created our own shape pictures.