MARVELOUS MONDAY 5-6-13

LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY~

Today we discussed and learned the similarities and differences between moths and butterflies.

Here is what we learned.....

 ~Moths and butterflies are insects.

~Moths and butterflies use their antennae for smelling.

~Moths and butterflies have wings.

~A butterfly's wings are usually brightly-colored, while a moth's wings are usually dull in color.

~A butterfly emerges from a chrysalis, while a moth emerges from a cocoon.

~A butterfly flies during the day, while a moth flies during the night.

~A butterfly's antennae look like they have "knobs" at the end, while a moth's antennae look "feathery".

~When a butterfly or moth rests, each holds its wings differently.

 

 FREE CHOICE LEARNING~

New activities at Free Choice include......

Lily and Sophia filling a template with small beads at the Fine Motor Station  (a VERY tedious task)!

 

Bittania and Jon doing some flower arranging at the Sensory Tub.

 

 

At Math Magic, children can put together the parts of a "caterpillar" by counting by 10's, 5's or 1's.  Marc put together the one counting by 10's.

 Cody put together the caterpillar parts, counting by 5's.

 SUMMER~

We read a book called Summer and then each child shared what he/she likes to do in the summer.  We are going to create a class book about what we like to do in the summer. 

 FROM CATERPILLAR TO CHRYSALIS~

Today each child wrapped up his/her egg carton caterpillar into a chrysalis and hung it in the classroom.  Stay tuned!!