This week, we are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly. We are observing the caterpillars for changes and writing and drawling our findings in our journals. We are using the journals to record our findings of how our caterpillar changes over time to become a butterfly.
We ordered the cup of caterpillars from Insect Lore. What I love about this company is that we got the life cycle of butterflies pieces free with it. My toddler was able to engage with the toys without it being a chocking hazard to him. My older children loved that they could show the younger children the stages using the figures.
The children were able to observe the caterpillars as they were eating the food at the bottom. They learned by watching this, that the caterpillars needed food to grow just like they do.