Reception release the butterflies

Date: 16th Jun 2026 @ 3:34pm

Over the past few weeks, our Reception class has been on a truly magical journey, watching our tiny caterpillars grow and change right before our eyes. At the start, our caterpillars were very small and wriggly. We made sure to observe them carefully every day, noticing how they ate, moved, and slowly began to grow bigger and bigger.

The children were fascinated by how quickly they changed! After some time, something very exciting happened — our caterpillars formed their cocoons . We talked about how this is an important stage called metamorphosis, where the caterpillars transform into butterflies. The class showed wonderful patience as we waited and wondered what was happening inside.

Then, the big moment arrived! One morning, we noticed beautiful butterflies beginning to emerge. The children were amazed to see their colourful wings and how different they looked from the caterpillars we first met. We spent time observing their patterns, colours, and gentle movements.

Finally, it was time to say goodbye. We took our butterflies outside and carefully released them into the wild. There was lots of excitement as we watched them flutter up into the sky. This experience has helped us learn so much about life cycles, caring for living things, and the wonders of nature. We are so proud of how responsible and kind the children have been throughout this journey.

What an unforgettable adventure it has been! 🌸🦋