Metamorphosis!

Our caterpillars ate and ate, and grew and grew. Each day they were bigger when we measured them. We observed that they ate the food in the bottom of the cup, and we saw evidence of molting - they shed their skins when they grow and we found these on the bottom of the cup. 

 We learned some important words this week, including Metamorphosis, Egg, Chrysalis and Butterfly. We understand that Pupa is another word for the Chrysalis stage. We also know that an insect has 6 legs and 3 body parts. 

We read about caterpillars and metamorphosis and painted some caterpillars using a balloon!

We used ping pong balls to paint the wings on our beautiful Painted Lady butterflies! 

By the end of the week, our caterpillars had grown over one inch!!!

On Friday one of our caterpillars climbed to the top and hung in a J shape - this is the last step before forming a chrysalis. Maybe by Monday we will have 5 chrysalis' and we can move them into the large butterfly cage. 

We ended our week with some ladybug books and artwork! 

REMINDER: Next Thursday is our Field Trip to the WL Outdoor Center. Your child needs to bring a lunch and drink for the trip. They should wear close toed shoes and be dressed for indoor and outdoor activities. It would be helpful for your child to eat a good breakfast at home - we will not have a mid morning snack break that day.