Today we had a very exciting delivery in our nursery! The children were very excited to see what was inside the special box. Itâs time to learn about⊠the life cycle of a butterfly đŠ
First we had a little look at our new caterpillar friends, which sparked some interesting and thought provoking questions.
âItâs like a teeny wee baby worm. Is it a caterpillar?â
âWhy does it have a web around it?â
We talked about all the different stages the caterpillar goes throughâŠ
âThey go into a cocoon first. That helps them get all cosy and grow big and strongâ
âWhen they hang upside down, thatâs when they are a chrysalis. Theyâre nearly ready to pop out then!â
The children showed great curiosity, and came up with some interesting suggestions on what we thought might happen next, using the pictures as clues.
âMaybe the big box is for when theyâre butterflies. Because they will need lots of spaceâ
âThey might want some snacks tooâ
âWhat do butterflies eat?â
Seeing how living things grow and develop over time with proper care in our very own playrooms is a great opportunity  for our children to explore and develop life skills. We are so excited to learn how to take care of our new creatures, and watch them transform into beautiful butterflies đŠ