9.27.2012

Learning About the Life Cycle

Meet our caterpillars! They arrived in our classroom on about Wednesday, September 12th.

 By the about Tuesday, the 18th, they had moved their way to the top of the container
and formed their chrysalis.
 So we moved them to their new habitat.
 By Monday, the 24th we had butterflies! They are called "Painted Ladies."
 They were very active in their mesh home, so we figured it was time to set them free.

 Today, Thursday, the 27th, after watching their 2+ week life cycle,
we let our butterflies fly freely outside!

 It was sad to see them go, but what a fun way to learn about the life cycle!