Reception: Understanding the World

May 16, 2015
Reception children have been ‘growing butterflies’ as part of their Understanding the World topic. Three weeks ago tiny caterpillars arrived in school and the children were enthralled as the little creatures ate their food and grew into big, fat caterpillars, just like The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

When they had all changed to chrysalis form, they were transferred into their butterfly house ready to emerge as beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. After a seven day wait, the magical day arrived and the children watched in joy as the butterflies hatched before their very eyes. When they had all hatched, they were taken to the small field and released. Some of the butterflies were very tame and allowed the children to hold them. The children were extremely careful and in awe of the whole experience.

Reception children are now painting, creating and designing their own butterflies whilst learning about symmetry. If you come into school you may see some of their beautiful artworks along the corridor.




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