Read Along Below!
📚To begin this unit, the class circled in their outdoor classroom for a story time. The classic tale, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle was read. We discussed the four stages of the butterfly lifecycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. Everyone was eager to witness this cycle firsthand in the coming weeks.
🐛Students excitedly welcomed two cups of caterpillars (5 in each cup) into their classroom. Magnifying glasses were utilized to view these tiny creatures up close. Afterwards, all created a "Butterfly Observation Journal."
🔍Classmates continued to document changes they observed such as the caterpillars' significant growth, silky webs forming around and the slow climbing to the top of the cups. At the end of two weeks, our class caterpillars spun themselves into chrysalides! The lids were removed from the cup and placed inside a butterfly garden enclosure.
🦋Pupils patiently waited another two weeks for the completion of this lifecycle lesson. After great anticipation, 10 butterflies emerged! SMART START Scientists brought the butterfly garden outdoors to release into nature. Peers were in complete awe as they took turns holding the butterflies. The insects then flew away to continue the lifecycle in their natural habitat.
🎵In addition, friends sang a "Butterfly Lifecycle" song to reinforce the subject matter.
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⭐To recognize their enthusiasm and diligence throughout this process, each child received a "Butterfly Raising Certificate."
🦋SMART START🦋
What a fabulous learning experience for everyone! Witnessing the butterfly lifecycle right before their little eyes! I know my young learner came home so proud and loved singing the song 🦋
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