Chrysalids!

On Friday all of our caterpillars became Chrysalids! One caterpillar crawled and changed into a chrysalid during our morning group time! We know that another word for caterpillar is larva, and the chrysalid stage is also called the pupa stage. We very carefully moved the five Chrysalids into a large net home. They will hang there from the top until they emerge as butterflies. We were able to see the skins our caterpillars shed while they were growing. One of our Chrysalids was not well attached to the lid, so after some discussion, we decided to help attach it with a little tape. While we wait for our butterflies, we will be reading, writing and learning about other insects.

Next Thursday, May 16, we will go on a school bus to the Walled Lake Outdoor Center for our field trip. Students need to bring a sack lunch and drink and wear long pants and closed toed shoes. We will be outside most of the time, and will be learning about spiders, insects and nocturnal animals. We will talking lot about field trip behavior this week in preparation for our trip. I would also ask that each family have a discussion about field trip behavior as well - the children will need to listen to staff at the Outdoor Center, follow directions and be respectful of the environment and each other.
On Friday we will be finishing up a Mother's Day gift and your child will bring it home to you. I would like to wish a "Happy Mother's Day" to all of you who care for children in a mother's  role. I hope you have a beautiful day and enjoy the gift your child has made!