We have been closely observing the lifecycle of a butterfly in our classroom. We started with two caterpillars but one disappeared. If you look closely you can see them both in the photograph.
We are glad that we still have one and we have enjoyed watching him grow. He was just like the very hungry caterpillar. He ate and ate and kept getting bigger all the time! Finally he went into a `j’ shape.
He hung like that for about a day and when we weren’t looking he formed into a pupa.
Now we are waiting patiently and watching carefully because we know what happens next and we are a little bit excited.
Last week we used pasta to create our own version of the lifecycle of a butterfly.
We are very good at explaining exactly what happens so just ask one of the KD kids if you have any questions about the lifecycle of a butterfly.
#1 by Naomi on November 26th, 2012
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Wow – I can’t wait until the butterfly comes out and I hope everyone’s there when it happens!!
#2 by Marion on November 28th, 2012
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What fantastic photos, Ms Dowling. I hope you can get a shot of the next stage too! Nelli and I are very excited!!
#3 by Helen Thompson on November 29th, 2012
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I love your Pictures – they are really beautiful.
From Lola at Haworth Primary School
#4 by Helen Thompson on November 29th, 2012
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We watched the life cycle of a butterfly when we were in Nursery. i loved the caterpillars and butterflies. I would love to see a picture of your butterfly
Sonnie Haworth Primary School
#5 by Helen Thompson on November 29th, 2012
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Wow – your work is amazing. We can’t wait to see what your butterflies look like. Do you know what colour they will be?
Haworth Primary School
#6 by Helen Thompson on November 29th, 2012
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We love your caterpillars. We had some in our Nursery, but we think that they were different colours to your caterpillar.
Do you know what colours the butterflies will be? We had painted lady butterflies.
Daniel, Lewis, Rhys, Tallulah, Jervais and Isabella
Haworth Primary School