As part of our ‘Changes’ IDL learning the children loved the activities around lifecycles and metamorphosis. It all started with a visit to our school pond when we spotted several frogs.
The children worked in groups to create a 3D collage of a pond showing the different stages fo the lifecycle of a frog. it was lovely to see them collaborating and supporting each other with this.
The final ponds looked fantastic……..
As part of their learning about lifecycles they discussed the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. It was so much fun learning this through drama.
These are the eggs!
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Out of the eggs hatch the little caterpillars
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The chrysalis/cocoon/pupa hangs while the caterpillar transforms inside.
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The butterflies emerge from the cocoons, dry their wings and fly away.
Then they lay eggs!