I got the swan plants from Mitre 10. I put them on a table in the sun. The caterpillars ate and ate the leaves. They hanged down from a leaf and curled up into a chrysalis. The chrysalis was green at first but then it went clear and I could see the orange and black butterfly inside. It took a while. One came out yesterday and one came out the day before. By Ashleigh.
But wait there is more...
Asheligh's first butterfly emerged from the chrysalis while Ashleigh was at school... SO... Ashleigh's Mum videoed it and loaded it onto you tube for us to see.
Click HERE to see that video.
We loved watching this video, it is so amazing to see and share our learning inside and outside the classroom!
WOW Ashleigh that was amazing to watch. Lachlan was busy telling us all about the butterfly on our way home from school! Is the butterfly still at your house? or did it fly away! We think it is so amazing how it can be a caterpillar with all those legs then turn into a butterfly with beautiful wings!
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Lovely story Ashleigh - and with the pictures and the video - it is nature at its best. I am sure your class enjoyed it too.
ReplyDeletePlease keep up the good work because we (Nana, Nana and Poppa) are delighted to be able to see how you are progressing.
well done Ashleigh and Kelly. Ashleigh your learning was even used in my teaching with ALL the 2 and 3 year olds at Bunnies this morning. It was a follow on from a child bringing in a monarch butterfly....29 children were able to see on Ruma Ruru's blog your learning..Thanks Ruma Ruru you are all fab Kids and i love being able to share it with more keen learners that look up to you guys! Alana
ReplyDeleteAlana - that is soooo cool to hear! We love hearing about how our blog is being shared with others. We would love to share anything with Bunnies and to learn about the things you are doing - we are all explorers!
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