Schoolio Summer Series Week 3: Insect Investigations – Fun and Educational Activities for Kids
Welcome to Week 3 of the Schoolio Summer Series! If you missed Week 2, don’t worry—each week in the Schoolio Summer Series is designed as a standalone adventure, so you can jump in at any time. This series is a fantastic way to keep your kids engaged and learning throughout the summer!
Every week of the Schoolio Summer Series features a new theme packed with resources, a day-by-day schedule, and exciting activities. On Fridays, we share the upcoming week’s plan, including lessons, crafts, and more, all laid out in an easy-to-follow schedule. This allows you the weekend to gather supplies and print any materials you need.
We’re thrilled to provide everything you need for a fun and educational summer program. Let’s dive into Week 3 of the Schoolio Summer Series: Insect Investigations!
Schedule:
Monday ?
Morning Session
Lesson 11: Differences Between Butterflies and Moths
- Schoolio Curriculum: All About Butterflies pg. 20-24
- Associated Curricular Activity: Real World Moth and Butterfly Identification
- Additional Activity: Set up moth lights to observe nocturnal pollinators. For tips on setting up, visit: Go Mothing! – Science Friday.
Afternoon Session
Lesson 12: How Do Bees Make Honey?
- Schoolio Curriculum: Bees & Honey pg. 35
- Associated Curricular Activity: My Honeybee Book (Complete: How Honey is Made)
- Additional Activity: Paint small clay pots with colorful designs and plant pollinator-friendly flowers or herbs.
Daily Outing
Field Trip Idea: Visit a local farmers’ market to see honey, beeswax products, and pollinator-friendly plants. Discuss the importance of supporting local agriculture and pollinator habitats as part of the Schoolio Summer Series.
Tuesday ?
Morning Session
Lesson 13: Why Are Butterflies Important?
- Schoolio Curriculum: All About Butterflies pg. 25-27
- Associated Curricular Activity: Butterfly Diary
- Additional Activity: Take photos of butterflies and bees in your garden or on a local nature walk.
Afternoon Session
Lesson 14: Why Are Bees Important?
- Schoolio Curriculum: Bees & Honey pg. 5-6
- Associated Curricular Activity: What Do Bees Do?
- Additional Activity: Become a Pollinator Detective! Research bee and butterfly species, their life cycles, and their vital role in pollination. Explore these resources: National Geographic Kids, BBC Bitesize, WWF-UK.
Daily Outing
Field Trip Idea: Explore a local nature center with guided hikes or nature walks focused on native plants and pollinators. Learn to use field guides and binoculars to spot butterflies and bees, enhancing your experience with the Schoolio Summer Series.
Wednesday ?
Morning Session
Lesson 15: Where Do Butterflies Live?
- Schoolio Curriculum: All About Butterflies pg. 28-30
- Associated Curricular Activity: Habitat Wordsearch
- Additional Activity: Practice yoga poses inspired by butterflies and caterpillars. Promote physical activity and relaxation with videos like Coco the Butterfly | A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure or Saturday Morning Yoga | Enzo the Bee.
Afternoon Session
Lesson 16: How Is Honey Harvested?
Schoolio Curriculum: Bees & Honey pg. 36-40
Associated Curricular Activity: Centrifugal Force Experiment
Additional Activity: Sample various types of honey. For tips visit: Honey Tasting – Tempt Your Taste Buds OR honey tasting lesson
Daily Outing
Field Trip Idea: Visit a zoo or nature reserve with exhibits featuring native and exotic butterflies and bees. You can learn about global pollinator diversity, conservation efforts, and habitat preservation.
Thursday ?
Morning Session
Lesson 17: Food for Butterflies
Schoolio Curriculum: All About Butterflies pg. 31-33
Associated Curricular Activity: Butterfly Food
Additional Activity: Make butterfly feeders using sugar water or fruit to attract butterflies for observation. For tips visit: Make a Butterfly Feeder — Edmonton & Area Land Trust OR Butterfly Feeders – Science World OR Make DIY butterfly feeder for garden (12 easy projects)
Afternoon Session
Lesson 18: Life in the Hive: Autumn and Winter
Schoolio Curriculum: Bees & Honey pg. 41-42
Associated Curricular Activity: My Honeybee Book (Complete: Autumn and Winter Season)
Additional Activity: Learn how to make candles using beeswax sheets. For tips visit: How To Make Beeswax Candles – Shaye Elliott
Daily Outing
Field Trip Idea: Visit an urban beekeeping initiative or rooftop apiary in a city setting. You can learn about urban beekeeping practices, see beehives in urban environments, and discuss urban pollinator conservation.
Friday ?
Morning Session
Lesson 19: Butterfly Migration
Schoolio Curriculum: All About Butterflies pg. 34-37 
Associated Curricular Activity: Butterfly Facts
Additional Activity: Write pollinator poems inspired by bees and butterflies, focusing on their beauty, importance, and conservation. For different types of poems visit: Poetry Templates for Elementary Students – Erin Waters EDU
Afternoon Session
Lesson 20: Bees and Society
Schoolio Curriculum: Bees & Honey pg. 43-45
Associated Curricular Activity: Save the Bees Presentation
Additional Activity: Design and decorate posters with facts about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Include tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens and reducing pesticide use to promote conservation efforts.
Daily Outing
Field Trip Idea: Go on a virtual tour of a butterfly conservatory or bee hive
Butterfly Conservatory: Virtual Tour – Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Bee Hive: Virtual 360 Honey Bee Hive | Ask A Biologist
Embark on a Summer Adventure!
Does your child love exploring nature or have a curiosity about the world around them? Our Insect Investigations camp offers an exciting summer filled with discovery and learning. Together, we’ll spark a passion for caring for the environment and inspire the next generation of conservation champions.
Don’t miss out on the chance to explore the wonders of nature with Schoolio’s Summer Series. Enroll now and watch your child grow into a confident explorer and advocate for our valuable pollinators.
Share the Excitement!
We’d love to see your kids in action during our Schoolio Summer Series! Share photos of your little explorers by emailing them to us or using the hashtag #SchoolioSummer on social media.
Let’s make this a summer to remember, full of wonder, learning, and a dedication to protecting our planet’s biodiversity. See you at the Schoolio Summer Series: Insect Investigations!
Join us in nurturing curiosity and fostering a love for nature!