Exciting news—our classroom has some very hungry new guests! This week, we welcomed a group of lively little caterpillars, and the excitement is buzzing like a beehive. Over the next few weeks, your children will be observing these tiny creatures as they embark on one of nature’s most magical journeys: metamorphosis!

This hands-on experience brings the science of life cycles to life. From squirmy caterpillars to chrysalises, and eventually into fluttering butterflies, we will witness each awe-inspiring transformation up close. This is more than just science—it’s a lesson in patience, observation, and the wonder of change.

What Are We Learning?

We’re not just watching and waiting—we’re comparing! The caterpillar-to-butterfly cycle is one of the most dramatic examples of change in the animal kingdom, and it’s a perfect springboard to explore how other animals grow, develop, and change too. We will be comparing the butterfly’s life cycle with that of frogs, chickens, humans, and polar bears.

Key questions we’re asking:

• How are these life cycles alike or different?

• Do all animals go through a larva stage?

• Why do some animals completely change form while others look the same from birth?

🔍 Bringing the Learning Home

Want to keep the curiosity alive outside the classroom? Here are a few fun ideas to explore together:

• Life Cycle Hunt: Take a walk outside to look for signs of life cycles—eggs, baby birds, tadpoles, cocoons.

• Compare & Contrast Chat: Ask your child how their life cycle is similar or different from a butterfly’s.

• Creative Challenge: Encourage them to draw or write a comic strip showing the life cycle of an animal of their choice.

📸 Watch This Space

We’ll be sharing photos and updates as our caterpillars grow and finally emerge as butterflies. Our classroom is turning into a tiny science lab filled with wonder, and we’re so glad you’re along for the ride!