9 Butterfly Activities
Butterfly Symmetry
Symmetry is an important lesson, and butterflies can help demonstrate what this big word means.
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Caterpillar Ruler Handout
Find out how much your caterpillar grows! Measuring is a basic science activity and measuring your wiggly caterpillars is a fun way to learn about rulers.
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Caterpillar Growth Chart
Charting the growth of your caterpillars over time will help your students improve their math skills. Measure your caterpillar each day. Record its length on the chart by coloring a section for each inch.
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Butterfly Lifecycle Thumbprint Drawings
Fingerprint drawings are so easy and just a little messy. Children can draw one or more parts of the butterfly lifecycle.
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Butterfly Observation Journals
First: Look closely at the insect you are studying. Second: Record your observations so that you can share them with your classmates. Look at everything you’ve learned!
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Butterfly Coloring Page
It’s fun to color a butterfly in two ways - with a wild imagination and with scientific accuracy. Help your students understand the difference.
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Comparing Butterflies and Moths
How are butterflies different from moths? What do butterflies and moths have in common? This handout uses reading and coloring to learn about comparing butterflies and moths.
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Is a Butterfly an Insect? Booklet
Here is a simple little booklet that asks the question “Is a Butterfly an Insect?” It’s also a fun project to take home and share with mom and dad.
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Butterfly Alphabet Handout
Children make up their own Butterfly ABCs. This handout helps them review spelling, anatomy, lifecycle and more.
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