We are really into butterflies right now! Like I mentioned last week, we are watching caterpillars turn into butterflies. Yesterday, the butterflies formed their chrysalides. I literally watched one of them change and it was amazing! (You can read all about the butterfly kit here.)
Since we’re learning about butterflies, I decided to create a life cycle activity. I created a butterfly life cycle cup to teach my little ones the life stages of a butterfly.
Here’s what you need for the activity:
- 2 plastic cups (I used 9 oz. clear party cups like the ones here)
- colored paper
- glue stick
- printable of clip art (found at the bottom of the post)
- scissors
To start, print the printable. Cut out the 5 pictures of the butterfly life cycle. Then tape the pictures to the inside of 1 plastic cup.
The second cup will have paper around it, except for a window to show the picture. On the printable, I included a template for you to use to make this. You can just use the black template, or you can use it to trace it on another piece of colored paper. After you have the colored piece of paper cut out, use a glue stick to put it on the cup.
Place the two cups together, with the first cup (with pictures) on the bottom.
Spin the bottom cup around and talk about the butterfly cycle.
There are 5 pictures for the butterfly life cycle cup: egg, larvae, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly.
This was a fun way to teach the life cycle!
To download the printable, click here —> Butterfly Life Cycle Cup
So cute! I found you on the Family Fun link up and pinned it. 🙂
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We have just been learning first hand about the life cycle of a butterfly through watching our caterpillars develop. Shall certainly be using this activity to reinforce my sons learning. Brilliant idea!
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This is so adorable! I am using this for a homeschool co-op lesson this week. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi!
I’m a mom and caregiver. I’d love to try your activity and share it on my blog / YouTube channel. I’m not sure if that’s allowed so I’m sending this email to ask if I’m able to discuss your craft on my own site at which time I’d include all the appropriate links to credit the original source so please let me know either way!
Yes, you can share with a credit and link to my blog. Thanks!