Printable
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
A clear, uncluttered life cycle pack with large picture cards, a sequencing wheel and simple retelling prompts. Deliberately low on visual noise.
Ages
3-5, 5-7
Level
EYFS, KS1
Subject
Science
Duration
30 min
What you'll need
- Printed pack
- Scissors
- Split pin (for the wheel)
What the learner will explore
- Life cycles
- Sequencing
- Scientific vocabulary
How to do it
- 1
Cut out the four stage cards.
- 2
Put them in order and talk through each one.
- 3
Assemble the spinning wheel.
- 4
Retell the cycle to somebody else.
Make it easier
Use two stages first, then add the others.
Make it harder
Compare with a frog's life cycle and note the differences.
Try it differently
Act out each stage with movement instead of cutting.
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