Reggio emilia butterfly activities

After we had finished our Sky Inquiry, I was at a loss as too what the kids would want to investigate next so I started setting out things for them to explore to see if there was anything they would want to dig deeper into. I tried plants and seeds. I had observed a few checking out the flowers and seeds that they were finding outside. I set up an area for them to explore the parts of a plant, their favorite flower, the dandelion, and let them plant either marigold or sunflower seeds. None…

This butterfly sensory bin is an ideal sensory play activity for kids during spring! Learn and explore all about butterflies and life cycle

Butterflies made from cardboard and foraged leaves! 🍃🍂🍁 lovely craft to do after a walk! 🌥🚶‍♀️ www.instagram.com/mylittlegirltribe

Butterfly Garden Play Dough Invitation-Spring activity and fine motor play for kids

Caterpillar to butterfly interest table 🐛 🦋 #childinitiatedplay #purposfulenhancements #inspire #eyfsteacher #eyfsideas

These gorgeous, easy-to-make butterfly life cycle sensory bottles are perfect for your next kindergarten or preschool butterfly theme.

I was in the classroom this morning preparing for the upcoming week and noticed that, as expected, our butterflies had emerged from their chrysalises. I know how excited the children will be tomorrow morning so I took a few minutes to set up a provocation on a nearby table. I used some blue gem stones, fabric flowers, mirrors and felt butterflies. I also borrowed ann egg and chrysalis from the life cycle props in the science centre. I added some tree blocks from the story telling table and…

A visit to Blue Willow Butterfly Conservatory left Abby feeling quite whimsical. She wanted wings so she could flutter about all day amid the blossoms and trickling water. What would it feel like to be so free? Could she become one? With the help of a few classmates her wish came true and for a brief half hour she was transformed. "I am a butterfly with beautiful wings and nice colors. I flap my wings all day and fly on flowers."

Montessori inspired matching nature insects butterflies

Lots of a ideas for a butterfly unit for preschool or a Montessori class. Raise caterpillars, learn the parts of a butterfly, and more.

I scoured the internet for fun, hands-on butterfly identification activities for kids...I found nothing! Yes, there are those beautiful identification

I love creating butterfly art this time of year. This Reggio inspired butterfly art project for kids is great for ages 4 and up. In case your unfamiliar with the Reggio approach to learning, here is a good Reggio starting point. We used an old box frame found at a thrift store and paint markers to(...)

Butterflies are one of nature's most enchanting creatures, fluttering gracefully through gardens and bringing a splash of vibrant color to any outdoor space. Beyond their beauty, butterflies play a crucial role in pollination and the