This week we learned about the life cycle of a butterfly.  We observed the caterpillars in our classroom and will keep a close eye in the upcoming weeks, so we can witness the changes they will undergo!

The children will see the caterpillar preparing for its transformation by attaching itself with silk and hanging in a ‘J’ shape.  This shows us the caterpillar is getting ready for the next stage…a chrysalis!

In Morning meeting, the kiddos used their bodies to act out the butterfly’s life cycle.  Our favorite story was, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. I would find the children all week pulling this story from the shelf and using the pictures to reenact the story with a friend. 

Centers

Language Arts- This week the children began their caterpillar observation journals. 

Also, the kiddos practiced finding the missing sound in CVC words.  

Math- The children created their own pattern using insect manipulatives.  Next, they recreated the pattern using beads to create a caterpillar.  

Journals

 The children sharing their Flutter journal. 

Self Portraits