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Count Fireflies

June 15, 2020 | Michelle

Picture this--the breeze is gentle, the air is warm, but not muggy, the sun gently setting so it is not quite dark but not quite light, out pops a yellow dot of light. It catches your eye and you then see it again, and another, and another.  The magical glow from hundreds of tiny fireflies light up your yard and you run to catch one, just to see if you can.  Fireflies are amazing little creatures and we have some great ways for you to explore more about them in this 62 Days square.

 

Head back to the 62 Days of Summer home page for more ways to participate in the summer program!

By The Book!

Zoom in on fireflies by Melissa Stewart
Firefly home by 1954- Jane Clarke
Firefly mountain by 1934- Patricia Thomas
Among a thousand fireflies by 1949- Helen Frost
The time of the fireflies by Kimberley Griffiths Little
Dreaming of you by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Now Try It!

  • Head outside tonight and see how many fireflies you can spot in your yard. Watch them, count them, chase them, try to catch one--just be sure to let them go.
  • If you get a photo of the elusive firefly, be sure to post it and tag us at #howdoyou62 and #62waystodo62days
  • Try making a short movie about fireflies and the outdoors
  • Head back to the 62 Days of Summer home page for more ways to participate in the summer program!