1st Grade Biology Montessori

Learn all about bees with this information packed Bees Non Fiction Insect Unit for students in kindergarten, first and second grade. Featuring over 90 pages, this bees study unit is filled with information on bees, beekeeping, honey and the life cycle. More specifically, students will read about the parts of a bee, its behavior, social activity, food, reproduction, jobs, how honey is extracted and a detailed view of its life cycle. The printable contains real photos which your learners will love and helps students make connections with what they see in their environment.

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This bees literacy unit includes the following activities and printables:

• Poster/Booklet - All About Bees: Print individual pages as posters or bind pages to create a booklet. - 27 pages.
  Topics covered include:

  • What are bees?
  • What is pollination?
  • Where do bees live?
  • What do bees live in?
  • Honeycomb
  • General Anatomy of a Bee
  • Compound Eyes
  • Mouth
  • Antennae
  • Stinger
  • Hairs and Pollen basket
  • How do bees communicate?
  • What do bees eat?
  • Beehive
  • Hive frame
  • Honey bee colony
  • Queen Bee
  • How is the queen bee chosen?
  • Drone Bee
  • Worker bee
  • Activities of the Worker bee
  • Pollen
  • Honey
  • Beekeeper
  • Entomologist
  • Beeswax

• Non Fiction Reader: How do we get honey from beehives? A simple book featuring real pictures and explaining the process by which honey is harvested from beehives - 17 pages

• Non Fiction Reader: Life Cycle of a Honeybee Booklet: Includes a puzzle, and sequencing activity. Related 3-part cards are also available in the 3-part card document.

• Vocabulary 3-part cards: A set of vocabulary cards relating to the life cycle of bees, beekeeping and related equipment - 29 vocabulary words

• Parts of a bee: Poster and labeling activity - 1 poster, 1 worksheet

• Sorting Mats: Sort the bees and bee nests - 2 mats

• Worksheets: Engaging worksheets to help students reinforce their knowledge of bees - 5 pages

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Introduce your students to the tropical world of iguanas with this vibrant, interactive worksheet. Designed for PreK–3 learners, this printable resource guides students through each life stage—from mama iguana laying eggs to juveniles becoming adults—using bright visuals and hands‑on learning. Perfect for units on reptiles, habitats, and life cycles.

What’s Included in the Iguana Life Cycle Worksheet?

1. Informative Overview – Child‑friendly explanation of each stage: egg, hatchling, juvenile, and adult
2. Life Cycle Diagram – Clear visuals showing growth and development over time
3. Cut & Paste Sequencing Activity – Tactile exercise where students arrange life stages in order
4. Fun Facts – Highlights some fun facts about this unique creature!
5. Matching Activity – Reinforces vocabulary and concept understanding through image‑term connections
6. Flashcards – Vibrant cards ideal for games, centers, or vocabulary review
7. Coloring Page – Creative coloring sheet featuring an iguana in its natural habitat

This Worksheet Is Perfect For:

• PreK–3 science units focused on reptiles, life cycles, or tropical ecosystems
• Homeschooling lessons on animal development and habitats
• Interactive notebooks, lapbooks, or morning tubs
• Enrichment centers and early-finishers' activity corners

Key Learning Objectives:

Students will:

• Identify and sequence each stage in an iguana's life cycle
• Learn essential terms: egg, hatchling, juvenile, adult
• Understand basic reptile behaviors—how hatchlings emerge and are independent

The Life Cycle of an Iguana Worksheet brings the journey of this captivating reptile to life through engaging visuals, sequencing tasks, and fun facts. It's a memorable, hands-on way for young learners to explore growth, adaptation, and the wonders of animal life cycles.