STEM Kit:
In this STEM kit, children will learn about caterpillars in a fun and educational way.
So, what is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Using STEM activities is a great hook to get young kids interested in these subjects early on.
So how do you do it? Begin with reading the book, A Caterpillar Becomes a Butterfly by Amy Hayes. Point out the different stages in the development of a caterpillar as you read. Use this instruction sheet and the photo’s included in the kit to help teach the four basic stages of a caterpillar.
· A small caterpillar starts as an egg.
· As soon as it emerges from an egg, it eats everything in sight.
· Finally when it is no longer hungry and no longer small it builds a cocoon around itself.
· When it finally emerges from the cocoon, it emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
Craft: Caterpillar
Caterpillar Craft
Material:
Two popsicle sticks
One Black Pipe Cleaner
White Glue
Tape
Scissors
Pom-poms
Instructions:
1. Measure and cut black pipe cleaner into Two 2” long pieces. Glue and tape these pieces onto the back of a popsicle stick. The tape just provides extra support.
2. Turn the stick over. Glue the pom-poms to the popsicle stick so that the stick is completely covered, making the first pom-pom the largest one used.
3. Glue two googly eyes onto the face of the caterpillar.
Credit: All Kids Network. (n.d.). Caterpillar Craft. Retrieved from https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/bugs/caterpillar.asp
Instructions to take home:
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