Explore time and sequencing with these Free Grouchy Ladybug Activities and clock crafts.
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle is a wonderful way to teach our children about telling time, sequencing, and size as well as the importance of a good attitude, forgiveness and sharing. As we follow a very rude ladybug on her journey, she encounters a new animal each hour that she tries to pick a fight with. Of course the animals get bigger and fiercer as we continue through the story and she returns home tired and hungry. The friendly ladybug welcomes her back and they enjoy a tasty meal together.
Today, we extended our read aloud with these fun Grouchy Ladybug activities featuring a crafty ladybug themed clock and story sequencing cards. Join the list at the end of this post to download your free printable from our subscriber community! Just follow the link to all our free learning resources in your welcome email.
Grouchy Ladybug Activities

Ladybug Clock Craft
Supplies:
- Free Grouchy Ladybug Clock printable
- Scissors
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Pin fastener
Instructions:
- Join the List at the bottom of this post to access your Free Ladybug Clock craft. You will find a link to all our free community resources in your welcome email. Print on heavy cardstock.
- Cut out clock and ladybug body. Centre clock on top of ladybug body and glue together.
- Cut out out clock hands and reinforce with thin cardboard. Attach to the center circle with a split pin.
- Cut out your ladybug head, legs, and spots. Glue onto your clock as shown to complete your Ladybug Clock.
Animal Time Sequencing Cards Activity
Supplies:
- Free Grouchy Ladybug Animal Time Sequencing Cards printable
- Cardstock
- Scissors
Instructions and Games:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter at the end of this post to access and then print your Free Grouchy Ladybug Animal Time Sequencing Cards onto heavy cardstock. Cut out.
- Help your child sequence the cards according to the story. Which animal did the ladybug meet first? This is a great opportunity to introduce ordinal numbers and practice identifying first, second, third, and so on.
- Encourage your child to lay the cards out according to the time. Which is earlier, 8:00 or 7:00?
- Shuffle your cards and help your child represent the time on each card picked by moving the hands on their ladybug clock.
- Print out two sets of your cards to play a game of memory match.
Ladybug Looking Glass Nature Study
Learn about one of the world’s favorite bugs. Join us for this Ladybug nature study with 19 Charlotte Mason inspired activities including: open and go learning guides, hand painted anatomy & lifecycle worksheets, artwork study, music study, poetry & copywork, folkore, handicrafts, a Beetles Nature Journal, and more!

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I am unable to download the unit for the ladybug clock. Is there anyway you can send me a copy?
Of course! I’ll send you the link to your email.
Hi Jacqueline, could I please have a copy of the ladybug clock as well.
Check you email! I’m sending you the direct link.
Hi Jacqueline, could I please have a copy of the ladybug clock as well.
Hello! The ladybug activities are in our subscriber community page at the top. Just sign up for the newsletter and your welcome letter will have the link to this and all our learning resources 😀
May I please have the link to the Grouchy Ladybug Sequencing Cards? Thank you!
Hi! The link to our subscriber community resources is included in your welcome email when you subscribe to our list. You’ll find the Grouchy Ladybug resources, along with all our other free nature study printables, included on the page. Enjoy!
Hi i’m trying to download the clock and sequencing cards but the links don’t seem to work. Could I possibly get a link. Thank you so much!
Thanks for reaching out. I’ll send you the direct link.
hi! I cannot print the unit ladybug clock. Can you help me how can I print it.
thank you,
Elijah
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll send you the direct link.
Hi i’m trying to download the clock and sequencing cards but the links don’t seem to work. Could I possibly get a link. Thank you so much!
hi! I’ve renewed the listing and reloaded it to our subscriber page. Everything seems to be working on my end (thankfully!) Let me know if you are still having trouble.
I am unable to get the printables. Can you send me a direct link? Thank you.
Hi Kelly! The activity listing has been renewed on the site and seems to be working. Give it another try but let me know if you still have difficulties.
I don’t see where the link is to download this activity. Its a cute clock idea!
Thanks! Find the link to this activity and all our other nature freebies on the subscriber page. Just join the list at the end of the post and your welcome letter will have all the details. There are lots of subscriber freebies on the site. Have a great day!
I cannot seem to download the clock and cards. Can I please have a link?
Thanks!!
Hi! Find the link to this freebie, and all our other learning resources, on the Books and Willows community page. The link to our subscriber section is included in your welcome letter. Just sign up at the boom of the post where it says Join the List. If you are still having problems, please let me know and I’ll send you the direct link. Hope you enjoy your ladybugs!
Hi, the links don’t work – can I have a direct link, please?
Check your email Britteny, it’s on the way😄
Hi i’m trying to download the clock and sequencing cards but the links don’t seem to work. Could I possibly get a link. Thank you so much!
H Despina, this freebie is included in our subscriber community. Just join the list and click the Subscriber Community Page link in your welcome letter to access this and all our other free learning resources! Let me know if you continue to have any difficulty.
H. I cannot download the Grouchy ladybug clock work.
Hi! Did you sign up for the newsletter? The link to all our free learning resources is included in your welcome email😊
I am trying to download the clock and sequencing activity and can’t find a place to download.
Join the list at the bottom of the post. The link to our subscriber community resources is in your welcome email. Enjoy!
I would love the free download
All our free learning resources are available in our subscriber community. Sign up for our newsletter at the end of the post and follow the link in your welcome letter. Enjoy!
Could you please send me a copy of the Ladybug clock as well?
Thank you
All our free learning resources are available in our subscriber community. Sign up for our newsletter at the end of the post and follow the link in your welcome letter. Enjoy!