The children explored the life cycle of a butterfly through a range of engaging activities. Using a variety of art resources, they created butterfly artwork, focusing on symmetry and developing their fine motor skills through cutting and attaching materials.

This learning was enriched by a real-life experience in the classroom, where we observed caterpillars as they transformed into cocoons. The children showed great curiosity and excitement while waiting for them to hatch and become butterflies, encouraging discussion and questioning.

We also shared non-fiction books about butterflies, helping to deepen the children’s understanding of the life cycle and key vocabulary. The children were highly engaged throughout the activities, showing enthusiasm and creativity, and produced some fantastic butterfly artwork.

"I saw a butterfly in my garden... it was on a flower" Bonnie

"We looked for them ouside with Mrs McAllister- I saw a colourful one" Faith 

"The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly" Theo