Butterfly Life Cycle With Live Butterflies!
In this course, children will watch how a butterfly forms as it goes through its life cycle with hands-on projects. Children will watch how a real life caterpillar turns into a chrysalis and finally becomes a beautiful butterfly!
Beth Fritz, M. Ed.
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Come explore the life cycle of a butterfly with hands-on activities and LIVE caterpillars and butterflies! In this class, students will learn the name of each stage of the butterfly life cycle while observing what it looks like. I will have live caterpillars for the students to observe up-close! Then we will watch as each one begins to form into a chrysalis and then finally becomes a beautiful butterfly! Once students have seen the butterflies, they will be released into the wild! Students will learn the name of each stage of the life cycle: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. We will use crafts (see supply list below) and a song to help us learn the name of each stage of the life cycle. Students will also learn some fun facts about what is happening during the stages of the life cycle as well. Finally, we will make a snack (see supplies below) to show the 4 stages of the life cycle. There will be time for students to share their observations and socialize during our class time as well. I hope you will join me for this fun, hands-on butterfly adventure! Class 1-Discussion of butterfly eggs and life cycle as a whole-April 25 Class 2-Discussion/observation of caterpillar stage-May 2 Class 3-Discussion/observation of chrysalis stage-May 9 Class 4-Discussion/observation of butterfly stage and snack of life cycle-May 16 *I will do my best at planning this class so students can observe the stages of the life cycle. In the event that the students miss a live step of the cycle (ex: such as the caterpillar forming the chrysalis), I will have a live video recording that is shown to the students during our time together. * *There will need to be at least 3 learners in this class for it to run. If enrollment does not meet 3, I will be in contact with parents in advance. * *Please help monitor background noise during this class, as students are encouraged to stay un-muted so we can have lots of discussion time!**
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly through many different hands-on activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parent support (off-camera) as needed for younger learners with crafts. (cutting, gluing, assembling)
Supply List
-printed handout that is given upon enrollment (please bring along to each class), scissors, glue, pencil, 1 sheet of paper, markers/crayons Craft supplies: (We will be using these in different classes so please have all supplies ready for our first class. If you have questions about supplies, please don't hesitate to ask!) -1 wooden clothespin (you can use plastic clothespin too, but be sure your glue will work on your clothespin!), glue that will hold pom pom's onto your clothespin (Tacky or Hot Glue Gun with the help of an adult), 6-8 mini pom pom balls (any color will work-be sure they fit onto your clothespin), 1 white coffee filter, 1 empty toilet paper roll, 2 mini googly eyes, 1 pipe cleaner, washable markers, paper plate, paper towels *the toilet paper roll will be the chrysalis so it can be left brown or painted the color of your choice *optional for craft: washable paint (preferred to be in green color or color you child wants the chrysalis to be), paintbrush, spray bottle with water Snack supplies for our LAST class: white paper plate, markers/crayons, AND choose 1 from each group: (Group 1: mini marshmallow, Tic-Tac, OR M & M), (Group 2: gummy worm, cheese curl, OR rotini noodle), (Group 3: grape, Tootsie Roll, OR string cheese cut into 3 parts), (Group 4: butterfly cracker, pretzel (not sticks), OR farfalle noodle/bow-tie noodle). **Please note you only need ONE item from each group!** Let me know if you need substitutes for food items or food allergies.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have many years of classroom teaching experience. I have also done the butterfly life cycle with my own children while home-schooling.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
2-6 learners per class
