Looking for moths is a wonderful way to teach kids about nature. Moths are easy to find and can be found everywhere. Kids love to go outside and explore, and they love mothing! Check out these links to information and fun activities:
Moth Coloring Book – Alison Ainsworth, NMW participant from Ontario, Canda, has a little one who is too small to stay up late – so she made her a coloring book soshe can play along too. Alison kindly shares the coloring book with the mothing community. Click here for a PDF version of the book.
The children’s Butterfly Site [BAMONA]
Lepidopterists Society Educational Resources
Moth Fun Facts, Coloring sheets, and more at http://mothnight.webs.com/education.htm
Kids of all ages – Send us your mothing stories, moth drawing, and ideas for mothing activities with kids.
“Hello. My name is Crinkleroot. I was born in a tree and raised by bees! I can speak caterpillar, moth, and butterfly, all at the same time. And I know every wild critter in the great outdoors”
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Crinkleroot picture and text from: “Crinkleroot’s GUIDE TO KNOWING BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS” By Jim Arnosky. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
