Making observations

This week as part of our science curriculum we have been learning about the importance of using our eyes for observations. The students learned that when we observe the world around us, we can better understand how things work. My dad brought in a chrysalis from our back yard butterfly garden. Throughout the week the students learned the proper way to use magnifying glasses as they watched the chrysalis and began recording in their science journals.



Just this morning something amazing happened...the butterfly emerged from it's chrysalis! Boy were the kids excited! All day long they used the magnifying glasses to see if the butterfly would flap it's wings. We also let all of the other kindergarten classes observe as well. This afternoon I took the butterfly home to release it back to it's natural habitat.




Low and behold...we have another catepillar on another bush in the garden. I'm sure the kids will be even more excited to see the caterpillar make the chrysalis. Lets hope it doesn't make it on the weekend. He he he :)