I was looking at one of my citrus trees a few days ago and was so excited to see something I had not seen in quite a while — a ladybug! Then I noticed it didn’t quite look like what I think of as a ...

Spring indicators: warmer weather, longer days, and little ladybugs lounging on your windowsill. But these elegant insects aren’t like other bugs: They’re cute, and widely considered a symbol of luck.

This ladybug sensory bin is one of those simple setups that somehow turns into a very long stretch of quiet, focused play. Bright red beans, sneaky black beans, tiny ladybugs, and just enough tools to ...