Learn With Mrs. C: Butterfly Life Cycle (Prek & K Science)
Mrs. C
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Learn the stages of the butterfly life cycle with fun facts, cool visuals, and hands-on crafts. This class contains an experiments, reviews letters, sounds, numbers, and sequencing, and even has the option for show and share!
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!
5 units//5 lessons//4 Weeks
Unit 1All About Eggs!All About Eggs!1 lesson1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1All 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 2All About Caterpillars!All About Caterpillars!1 lesson1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 2All About CaterpillarsWe 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 3All About Chrysalis!All About Chrysalis!1 lesson1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 3All About ChrysalisWe 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 4All About Butterflies!All About Butterflies!1 lesson1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 4All About ButterfliesWe 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.Unit 5Show & Share!Show & Share!1 lesson1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 5Show & Share!Please share your favorite thing that you have created during our class.
-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
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.
Homework Offered
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!0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
"The Life Cycle of a Butterfly" emergent reader read in class is used with permission from "The Suburban Teacher", Ana from Teachers Pay Teachers.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Castilla (Mrs. C). I have always enjoyed academics, reading, and crafting and I believe teaching is a great way to combine all of my passions. I believe that active, engaged learning is very beneficial to children beginning...
Self-Paced Class
$6
weekly or $24 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 21 learners
Ages: 3-6
