Thursday, May 3, 2012

Caterpillar Metamorphosis

A couple of weeks ago a cup of tiny caterpillars arrived to Garvy school.  The kids observed them through each stage of the metamorphosis process.  We watched the caterpillars eat and grow, spin a chrysalis, and then become butterflies.  Observing this process led to many discussions and excitement about having new class pets.  Yesterday we let them go in the Garvy garden.  The children anxiously watched as the butterflies quickly adapted to their new home in nature.  Below is a picture us observing the butterflies and their empty chrysalis shells.
 



































What did your child share with you about the butterflies?

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