Kindergarten students have been exploring butterflies' life cycle, behavior, and habitats.
Through a series of engaging activities, students have gained a deep understanding of the life cycle of these delicate creatures. They have now witnessed the transformation from larva to fully formed butterflies right before their eyes within the classroom. On Monday, each student had the chance to release a butterfly in our Lower Campus garden. These young researchers watched in awe as their butterflies flew toward the flowers to enjoy their first taste of wild nectar.
Many students made connections to a butterfly's feeding habits through the "proboscis experiment" conducted in class to learn about why butterflies only drink nectar or liquids. By cleverly simulating the feeding mechanism of butterflies, they faced the challenge of drinking from two different cups using straws exclusively to mimic a butterfly's proboscis. One cup was filled with Cheerios, representing solid food, while the other contained juice, symbolizing nectar or liquid. This hands-on activity helped illustrate the limitations and adaptations of butterflies' feeding processes.
Over the past few weeks, our Kindergarteners' hearts have been fluttering with scientific fervor while enjoying butterfly-themed math projects, guided drawings, and a hands-on craft project that vividly illustrated the butterfly life cycle. These activities and experiences have created memories that our students will remember for years to come!
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