Just because it's summer, that doesn't mean school is out for us.
{Life is Learning + Learning is Life = Homeschool}
One of our favorite ways to explore the world of science is by making discoveries in nature.
This week we found caterpillars,
(These particular ones were very spiky!)
chrysalises,
and BUTTERFLIES!
We've seen them here before...a butterfly habitat of sorts we frequent.
It's great hands on exploration to see the caterpillars crawling around on the ground and up walls,
forming chrysalises,
and even new butterflies ready to spread their wings for the 1st time...
It's great hands on exploration to see the caterpillars crawling around on the ground and up walls,
forming chrysalises,
and even new butterflies ready to spread their wings for the 1st time...
...and soar!
We found them on the grass and (sadly) a few were lifeless which allowed the children opportunity to really touch and feel the butterflies. No textbook needed for this lesson plan, just curiosity at it's best and good old fashioned outdoor fun.
With a library of butterfly life cycle books at home and the beautiful analogy of new life in Christ as we marvel at His metaphorical creation, we're sure to learn even more this week as we follow up on our recent discovery,
our newest catch of the day...BUTTERFLIES!
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 5:17