Free Online Quiz Game - Identify Bugs and Pests - Summer Reading 2008

Learn to Identify Pests with this Free Online Quiz-Like Game from Pest World. Another Good Resource for Summer Reading 2008. This is what the site says about the game: What’s that little thing you just caught? An insect? A rodent? A PEST! (No, your little brother doesn't count!) Answer pest questions to see if your critter is one of the common household pests that might threaten your health or damage stuff in your house.

Pick Avatar - Find Bug Pests - Free Online Game - Play and Learn. Virtual Social Community Experience for Young Kids

Another Free Online Game from Pest World. Just like the Social Communities for Older Folks, Kids Can Pick an Avatar and Use the Computer Arrows to Find and Collect Pests Around the Home. Great Spy Music. Good Resource for 2008 Summer Reading. This is what the site says about the game: Pest Commander Pete and the rest of the Pest Rangers search out pest problems and save people everyday from pests! But they need your help this time! Wear super hero gear, see through walls, and outsmart the insects and rodents who have made your house into their home!

Free Online Computer Games - Learn About Ants and How to Use Computer Arrows

Another Free, Online Computer Game [from Pest World] that is perfect for 2008 Summer Reading. As the child moves the ant in and out of dangerous situations, he/she will learn about ants--and learn how to use the computer's arrow keys. This is what the site says about Archibald's Adventure Bug Game:

Help Archibald, the fussy odorous house ant find food for his whole colony! Keep him out of danger as you help him locate the sugar bowl on the kitchen counter and get back outside!

All About Bees - PBS Online with Live Video - Summer Reading

Learn All About Bees, their Hives, and Honey - Including Live Videos

Just in Time for 2008 Summer Reading [All About Bugs]

Free Online Computer Drag and Drop Game - Create a Bug - Great for Summer Reading

For many states, the 2008 Summer Reading Theme is Bugs; and the Terminix site is a great place to find a "swarm" of buggy resources. Check out this free, online, drag and drop Create-A-Bug. The activity fosters creative thought; and it is also great for teaching how to use the computer. Also see the other Bug Activities below.

Free Online Bug Puzzle - Learn About Bugs and Have Fun

Another Free Online Bug Activity from Terminix.
Warning: This Puzzle is Not Easy -- Older Kids Will Like This.

Create A Bug Mask - Free Online Activity

Just in Time for Summer Reading (It's All About Bugs in 2008), Terminix is offering a "swarm" of neat, free buggy things to make and do. Among other things, there are bug masks to print [in color and black and white] -- with all sorts of extra parts, like sunglasses, eyelashes, etc.

Here are the instructions provided at the Terminix site for creating a bug:
Create a Terminix Bug Mask anytime!

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to create a fun mask with your friends from Terminix. Make a mask for each member of your family, your best friend, next door neighbor or favorite babysitter. They will like having something special that you made for them.

Step 1: Pick out your favorite mask and print it out. Choose from black and white or color.

Step 2: Color your mask and any of the EXTRAordinary Bug Parts you like.

Step 3: Cut out your mask and bug parts carefully. (You may want to cut it out before you decorate it depending on what you will be adding to it.)

Step 4: Decorate your mask. Use your imagination and some items you may have around your house:

• Use glitter, sequins, beads, pasta, feathers, foil and other fun materials around the house to add color and excitement.
• Pipe cleaners make great antenna, crazy hair, glasses or braces, and can also be used to keep the mask on by attaching to sides of the mask and placing over your ears like glasses.
• Deflated balloons can be attached for a tongue, ears or hair.
• Use yarn or felt to make hair, mustache, beard or ears.
• Add some glue and small pieces of paper to make bumps and lumps.
• Make your mask and sturdy by gluing them onto construction paper, cardboard or poster board.

Step 5: Find a piece of regular string, elastic string or some large rubber bands to attach to the sides of the mask, or use pipe cleaners for each side that can go over your ears like glasses. You may want to ask a family member or friend to help you with this. Staple one end of the string onto the mask (the places for the staples are marked and are by the eyes), or cut a tiny hole and use a piece of string or elastic to tie through the hole. Measure how much string it will take to fit on your head. Trim the string down to the right size. Staple or tie the remaining side of the elastic to the other side of the mask.

Step 6: Put your mask on and show it to your family and friends. Wear a hat or cap with your mask for a different look.

The fun doesn’t have to stop now that you’ve finished. Dress up to match your mask so the rest of you looks as wacky or frightening as your mask does.