The last packet (6 weeks), Morgan's kindergarten class studied insects for science. The field trip for the packet was a visit to the local Monarch Butterfly House. First, the kids learned a little bit more about butterflies from "The Butterfly Man", including drawing their own 5-year old's version of a butterfly. Picture an alien in your mind. That's what it ended up looking like.
After the teaching time, the kids then went into the actual Butterfly House with (yup, you guessed it) "The Butterfly Lady." It was a screened atrium with about 25 monarchs, 15 chrysalises, and 4 caterpillars. The kids weren't allowed to pick up a butterfly, but if it landed on them, they could put out their finger to hold it.
When we first went in, the kids were directed toward a plate of watermelon. The butterflies have long tongues (relative to their body size) and like to drink the nectar. Here, Morgan picked up a piece of watermelon and the butterflies came flying! I think there are 5 on this one piece of melon!
Morgan holding a butterfly.
Our trip to the Butterfly House!
Sadie holding a Monarch caterpillar.
We had lots of fun at the Butterfly House!
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How fun! We sure enjoyed visiting with you guys a few weeks ago.
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