Our Nursery class has been learning about symmetry by looking closely at butterfly wings. The children discovered that both sides of a butterfly’s wings look the same, which led to a fun and creative activity.

We painted one side of a butterfly wing, then carefully folded it in half to see the pattern transfer to the other side. When we opened them up, the children were amazed to see two matching wings!

This activity encouraged curiosity, creativity and careful observation, while helping the children to understand an early maths concept in a hands‑on way. The finished butterflies were bright, colourful and beautifully symmetrical! 🦋✨