Butterflies & Bugs Speech & Language Activities

Butterflies and other bugs are fun topics for speech and language activities. Many speech and language goals can be met while studying the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, or by comparing bugs vs. spiders. Fictional characters can bring these topics to life for younger children, while older children may enjoy some non-fiction readings about habitats and facts. During reading, there will also be ample opportunity for speech sounds, such as /r/ and /s/.

Below are suggestions of books about bugs. Happy reading!

• “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” by Eric Carle
  

• “Miss Spider’s Tea Party,” by David Kirk

• “Senorita Mariposa,” by Ben Gundersheimer
  

• “The Very Quiet Cricket,” by Eric Carle

Readers: What are your favorite books featuring bugs?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.