Created by Laura, Mandy, Rachel, Erin, & Kara Mitchell
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The life cycle of a butterfly reflects those of a human being. The students can easily relate to the topic. All children are aware of what a butterfly is, and most likely have his/her own ideas about them. As a caterpillar changes into a butterfly, children grow, too. Although the stages may be different, it still involves a form of change. |
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The theme also gets the children involved in nature and the environment around themselves. Many modifications can be made to the lesson, varying teacher by teacher, and a class could be taken outside on a “nature” walk to notice the butterflies or caterpillars in the environment. The students could simply find them in nature. The theme opens doorways to other nature lessons, as well as heightens their curiosity. |
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Another important reason we chose this topic is because it is a painless way to teach diversity to students, especially at the younger age level. An educator could point out the various types of butterflies, focusing more on the details of each individualistic butterfly. One could take note to the numerous colors, sizes, and other detail-oriented parts of the butterfly. This could be described as ways each butterfly is created in their own unique way and how it makes each one special. This could tie into the diversity in humans as well, and could connect how each race, culture, or sex is different and special in its own way. |