Category: Insects

Rubbing Plate Ideas for Early Learners

Rubbing Plate Ideas for Early Learners

Rubbing Plate Activities  Have you ever used rubbing plates before? Rubbing plates are double sided plastic plates, with each side producing somewhat different effects. They can be used as texture for a variety of techniques, including rubbings with paint sticks, transfer crayons or watercolour. Foiling, gelatin prints, impressions in clay and more.  They can be […]

Ladybugs – Predators of the Garden

Ladybugs – Predators of the Garden

Ladybugs – Predators of the Garden Ladybugs don’t look much like predators of the garden, but you’d be surprised at how voracious they are at eating their favourite food – aphids! Adult ladybugs can eat upwards of 50 aphids a day! I think it’s fair to call them predators with this grand of an appetite. […]