the butterfly project

maya raised butterflies from caterpillars. it was a great new learning experience for everyone. ah nature!

caterpillars day 1


caterpillars day 3


caterpillars day 5


caterpillars day 7


caterpillars day 8: getting ready to form the chrysalides


caterpillars day 9: one chrysalis!


caterpillars day 12: the change begins


moving the chrysalides to their new home


leftover caterpillar heads


day 20: the first butterfly breaks through


day 23: a butterfly wonderland


day 24: releasing the butterflies. we had no idea that they bled when escaping their chrysalides, but it makes sense.


maya's butterfly gives her a kiss before taking off