Free Ladybug Worksheets for Preschool Kids

Have fun learning with these ladybug worksheets for preschool!

These activities help young learners build early literacy, counting, and fine motor skills through playful, hands-on practice.

Perfect for spring and summer learning, these free bug worksheets include writing, tracing, and number recognition exercises designed for preschool and pre-K students.

A colorful collage of preschool ladybug-themed worksheets. Activities include writing practice with the word "ladybug," an alphabet maze, ladybug tracing lines, and counting different ladybugs. Each worksheet is decorated with cartoon ladybugs and bold red and black text. In the center is a Crayola crayon box, and two LEGO ladybug figures are placed beside the worksheets. At the bottom, large text reads “Free Ladybug Preschool Worksheets” with the website homeschoolof1.com.

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Free Printable Ladybug Worksheets

These preschool ladybug worksheets are free to print for personal or classroom use. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the PDF file.

With 12 pages of activities, six in black and white for coloring (and saving ink!) and six in color, these free worksheets help preschoolers develop essential early learning skills.

A preschool worksheet titled “Writing Practice” features a large cartoon ladybug partially colored red and the word “ladybug” written in uppercase and lowercase letters with red dotted tracing lines. A box of Crayola 24-count crayons and a small LEGO ladybug figure are placed next to the worksheet on a white background.

Ladybug Theme Writing Practice

Start by coloring the ladybug, then practice writing “ladybug” in uppercase and lowercase letters.

This activity strengthens fine motor skills while introducing early literacy. Tracing letters helps preschoolers recognize letter shapes and sounds, building a strong foundation for reading.

A preschool worksheet titled “Writing Practice” features a large, fully colored cartoon ladybug in red and black. Below it are dotted traceable words “LADYBUG” in uppercase and “ladybug” in lowercase. A small LEGO ladybug figure is placed near the top right corner on a white background.

Find the Letter: L is for Ladybug

Kids will color the ladybug, trace uppercase and lowercase L, and find all the matching letters in a fun search activity.

These worksheets support letter recognition and phonics by helping children connect visual letter shapes with sounds.

A preschool worksheet titled “Find the Letters” focuses on identifying the letter “L.” At the top, it shows how to trace an uppercase L, labeled “L is for Ladybug,” with an illustration of a red-and-black ladybug. Below are circles containing various letters; the uppercase Ls are highlighted in red. A LEGO ladybug figure is placed beside the worksheet on a white background.

Alphabet Maze

Help the ladybug find her way home to the flower by following the correct letter path from A to Z!

This letter recognition maze makes learning the alphabet interactive and improves fine motor skills and spatial awareness.

A preschool worksheet titled “Alphabet Maze” features a honeycomb-style grid of lowercase letters. A ladybug icon marks the start at the letter “a” on the left, and a daisy flower marks the end near the letter “z” on the right. A red path is drawn through the correct letter sequence guiding the ladybug home. A LEGO ladybug figurine is placed in the top right corner of the white background.

Ladybug Counting Worksheets

Preschoolers will color ladybugs, count them up to 5, and write the correct number.

These ladybug math worksheets reinforce early number sense and basic counting skills, making math fun!

A preschool worksheet titled “Ladybug Count” shows four rows of different ladybug illustrations. Children are instructed to count the number of ladybugs in each row and write the correct number. The answers—2, 3, 4, and 5—are written in red. A small LEGO ladybug figure is placed in the top right corner of the white background.

Looking for more number fun? Try our missing number worksheets 1-20.

Ladybug Tracing Worksheet

Children will trace zigzag lines connecting ladybugs to their homes, improving hand-eye coordination and pre-writing skills.

A preschool worksheet titled “Ladybug Tracing” features four horizontal paths with different line patterns for tracing, leading ladybugs to flowers. The paths are outlined in teal, and the flowers at the end of each line are colored pink and purple. A LEGO ladybug figure is on the left, and a box of Crayola 24-count crayons is on the right, all placed on a white background.

Tracing worksheets helps strengthen the fine motor muscles needed for writing letters and numbers.

A preschool worksheet titled “Ladybug Tracing” features four different dotted lines to trace from left to right, guiding various cartoon ladybugs to flowers on the opposite side. Each line has a unique pattern, including zigzag and curved designs. A LEGO ladybug figurine is placed to the left of the worksheet, which is set on a white background.

Ladybug Color by Number

This simple coloring by number worksheet uses just three colors: red, black, and brown.

The color version includes color words for reading practice, while the black-and-white version lets kids match words to colors.

Tip: Color the crayons first to provide a visual guide!

A preschool worksheet titled “Color by Number” features a large cartoon ladybug filled in using a color code: red for number 1, black for number 2, and brown for number 3. The ladybug’s body is mostly red and black with brown and black legs. A LEGO ladybug figure is placed at the top left corner, and the worksheet sits on a white background.

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Ladybug Books for Preschoolers

Reading about ladybugs is a fun way to combine storytime with early learning. Here are the best ladybug books for preschoolers:

The Life Cycle of a Ladybug – Part of the Life Cycles series, this book introduces preschoolers to the stages of a ladybug’s life, from egg to adult, with colorful illustrations and simple text.
Are You A Ladybug? – An interactive book that invites children to imagine life as a ladybug—crawling, flying, and exploring—while learning about insect behavior.
The Very Lazy Ladybug – A humorous story about a ladybug who doesn’t want to fly and tries to hitch rides instead. A fun way to teach kids about independence and problem-solving.
The Grouchy Ladybug – A classic by Eric Carle, this tale follows a grumpy ladybug who picks fights with other insects, only to learn that kindness is more rewarding than being mean.

More Ladybug Activities for Preschoolers

Want to keep the ladybug fun going? Try these additional activities:

Life cycle of a ladybug worksheet – Learn how a ladybug grows from egg to adult.
The Grouchy Ladybug activities – Hands-on activities inspired by Eric Carle’s classic book.
Anatomy of a ladybug printable – Explore the different parts of a ladybug’s body.
Ladybug life cycle coloring page – A simple way to reinforce science concepts through coloring.

Since ladybug starts with L, here are more fun letter L activities for preschoolers:

L is for lion handprint art – A creative way to practice the letter L.
Letter L coloring page – Reinforce letter recognition with a fun printable.

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Last Updated on 14 April 2025 by Clare Brown