This is a classic craft project that is a great way to recycle the stack of egg cartons we end up with. Just cut a strip off the carton length wise and decorate. We still have yet to make it to the craft store, so we used the mosaic squares from the mosaic butterfly project. He wasn't feeling very crafty today, so the caterpillar isn't quite as elaborate as it could be... but it's still cute. Maybe he's trying to tell me that simple is better.
We read the book Becoming Butterflies by Anne Rockwell to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly. Then we made a simple butterfly life cycle chart.
Now I want to get some caterpillars to watch transform. I found a place that gives out
free butterfly eggs (you pay shipping), but it takes a little more work on your part. You have to make sure you have appropriate plants and a place to keep the caterpillars once they hatch. There are a few options for ordering a complete setup on amazon. Of course, there is always the option of planting butterfly friendly plants and letting nature bring them to you.
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