Learn With Mrs. C: Butterfly Life Cycle (Prek & K Science)
Learn the stages of the butterfly life cycle with fun facts, cool visuals, and hands-on crafts! This class covers letters, sounds, numbers, sequencing, along with an experiment, crafts, and food art! There are so many ways to participate!
Mrs. C
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5.0
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Weekly activities range from tracing/writing, sensory play, cut and paste sequencing, scavenger hunts, crafts, and even making themed snacks. To foster classroom interaction, students are encourage to post pictures or videos of the work they have completed. This class is highly interactive with lots of feedback and lots of options for participation!Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
Let's learn about butterflies and their life cycle! In this class, we will learn fun facts about the transition from an egg all the way to our beautiful butterfly. We will explore the 4 stages of the butterfly life cycle while incorporating reading, writing, math, crafts, experiments, and more! This course is jam packed with a variety activities that are sure to keep your learner engaged and having fun all while learning!
Learning Goals
-Increase overall preschool and kindergarten readiness skills
-Increase knowledge of butterflies and their life cycles
-Build fine and gross motor skills
-Build self-confidence and independence
Syllabus
5 Units
5 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: All About Eggs!
Lesson 1:
All About Eggs!
We will work on the butterfly life cycle focusing on eggs. We will complete letter E writing/tracing tasks and crafts. Learners will also practice sequencing the butterfly life cycle and more. Unit 2: All About Caterpillars!
Lesson 2:
All About Caterpillars
We will work on the butterfly life cycle focusing on caterpillars. We will complete letter C writing/tracing tasks and crafts. Learners will also practice numbers while creating caterpillars and more. Unit 3: All About Chrysalis!
Lesson 3:
All About Chrysalis
We will work on the butterfly life cycle focusing on the chrysalis and butterflies. We will complete letter B writing/tracing tasks and crafts. Learners will also complete a science experiment/sensory exploration to create slime and more. Unit 4: All About Butterflies!
Lesson 4:
All About Butterflies
We will work on the butterfly life cycle focusing on beautiful butterfly wings. We will complete letter W writing/tracing tasks and crafts. Learners will also create beautiful and healthy butterfly themed snack and more. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Educator videos are located on Youtube. Direct links to lessons will be provided in the classroom. No personal information or log-ins are required.
Parental guidance and assistance will also be required during cut and paste activities and hands-on crafts.
Supply List
Weekly pintables, writing and coloring utensils, scissors, glue, and craft supplies. To make slime in week 3, we will use liquid starch, glue, and food coloring. To make a healthy butterfly themed snack in week 4, learners will need fruit.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I am a fully licensed special education teacher for grades K-12 who currently holds a Bachelor’s of Arts. I have over 13 years experience teaching children. I have taught preschool in childcare centers as well as elementary schools. For the last 8 years, I have taught in a K-5 special education classroom (adaptive curriculum) in all subject areas. I have been trained in sensory integration, alternate assessments, data collection, and project-based learning. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$4
weekly or $16 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 30 learners
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Ages: 3-6
