{"id":22653,"date":"2025-04-07T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/?p=22653"},"modified":"2025-05-12T08:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:33:54","slug":"caterpillar-to-butterfly-science-activity-with-balloons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-science-activity-with-balloons\/","title":{"rendered":"Caterpillar to Butterfly Science Activity with Balloons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surprise your little scientist with this caterpillar and butterfly science activity with balloons. All it takes are a few items from around the house to create this science experiment! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you ready for this Butterfly STEM challenge?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Create this adroable Butterfly Science Activity with your child but taking the Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge for Kids\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Balloon-STEM-Challenge-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Create this adroable Butterfly Science Activity with your child but taking the Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-22670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Balloon-STEM-Challenge-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Balloon-STEM-Challenge-for-Kids--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Balloon-STEM-Challenge-for-Kids--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butterfly Science Activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s Butterfly Week at the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids. &nbsp;Our featured book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It could not be better timing as we just had some monarch caterpillars arrive in our backyard on the milkweed. I can&#8217;t wait to watch them eat and grow along with my girls. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have your ever grown milkweed to attract monarch butterflies in your yard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/butterfly-garden-raising-eco-friendly-kids\/\">Make your own butterfly garden<\/a>&nbsp;and how it can provide many chances for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-monarchs\/\">Learning Activities with Butterflies<\/a>&nbsp;for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains affiliate links to amazon.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_R4h54HWIJWiaKa&#038;asin=0399208534&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0399226907\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399226907&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=72669904b7b1ec29a459aa425efc147f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/butterfly-books-for-kids\/\"><strong>Click here for more Butterfly Book we LOVE!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite things to do each year in my classroom was to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00000ISC5\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00000ISC5&amp;linkId=100150e5164a6333dc767711990d94bf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">order Caterpillars<\/a> and watch them grow as a class. Then we added milkweed to our garden and have monarchs visit often to lay eggs and we get to see them grow again and again. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s really quite magical every single time. We thought it might be fun to see if we can create our own STEM Challenge to turn caterpillars into butterflies and found a fun twist on this balloon science activity. &nbsp;A creative caterpillar to butterfly science activity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you ready to see how it&#8217;s done?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-Science-Experiment-.jpg\" alt=\"Balloon Butterfly Science Experiment\" class=\"wp-image-22664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-Science-Experiment-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-Science-Experiment--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-Science-Experiment--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caterpillar to Butterfly Science Activity with Balloons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kids will want to do this again and again, which it great since it only needs a few items from your kitchen. &nbsp;Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials for Butterfly Science&nbsp;Activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01LBTKVDY\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01LBTKVDY&amp;linkId=0e268ad421055d81a2363c335ed3f34e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Balloons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00006IFHD\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00006IFHD&amp;linkId=06a9a98867294e080d4067fda864b9b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Permanent Marker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000RO08L0\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000RO08L0&amp;linkId=6afb85ce014a54d73731626ae6e748dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LO1Y1AO\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00LO1Y1AO&amp;linkId=320545cb550ffbe945a3185bb643cb77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baking Soda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002EM2JWE\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B002EM2JWE&amp;linkId=1260f225a63b87be4480bfe417a91622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Empty clear container<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00YX5UKTO\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00YX5UKTO&amp;linkId=357840fa0be7eb5c0e348675d998ba67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tray<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01LYI5N5Y\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01LYI5N5Y&amp;linkId=cde68901909eeb52e86f97e9dc6886bf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Funnel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002OSQD4S\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B002OSQD4S&amp;linkId=cd320e15912be2293f73862930f2a183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Measuring spoon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000F8R5GO\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000F8R5GO&amp;linkId=a3e9ea8fcdb4b65eae65687ce2565583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Safety Goggles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Create-your-own-caterpillar-and-Butterfly-for-STEM-Activity-.jpg\" alt=\"Create your own caterpillar and Butterfly for STEM Activity\" class=\"wp-image-22669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Create-your-own-caterpillar-and-Butterfly-for-STEM-Activity-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Create-your-own-caterpillar-and-Butterfly-for-STEM-Activity--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Create-your-own-caterpillar-and-Butterfly-for-STEM-Activity--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions for Butterfly STEM Challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>DRAW&nbsp;<\/strong>a butterfly onto a balloon on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADD A SURPRISE ELEMENT:<\/strong> The first time I did this with my girls I hid the butterfly and just showed them me attaching the filled&nbsp;caterpillar to the bottle so it was a surprise when the butterfly showed up. &nbsp;They were so surprised!!! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to think about to add to the FUN FACTOR of this Science Activity. &nbsp;Then, of course, they wanted to create their own and I allowed them to play around with levels of amounts to create a Challenge for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Draw a caterpillar onto this same balloon on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Science-with-Butterflies-and-Caterpillars-.jpg\" alt=\"Balloon Science Activity with Butterflies and Caterpillars\" class=\"wp-image-22665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Science-with-Butterflies-and-Caterpillars-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Science-with-Butterflies-and-Caterpillars--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Science-with-Butterflies-and-Caterpillars--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Fill the empty plastic container with vinegar. You only need a little bit to make this reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp;Then fill the balloon with baking soda by inserting a funnel into the opening and placing a spoonful into the funnel to fill inside of the balloon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. &nbsp;Attach the balloon to the plastic container with vinegar. Careful not to spill any of the baking soda inside of the container. &nbsp;When you hang the balloon be sure to hang it on the caterpillar side and talk about how the caterpillar forms a chrysalis that hangs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mixing-Vinegar-and-Baking-Soda-to-make-Butterfly-Balloon.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Vinegar and Baking Soda to make Butterfly Balloon\" class=\"wp-image-22667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mixing-Vinegar-and-Baking-Soda-to-make-Butterfly-Balloon.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mixing-Vinegar-and-Baking-Soda-to-make-Butterfly-Balloon-600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Mixing-Vinegar-and-Baking-Soda-to-make-Butterfly-Balloon-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>6. Now it&#8217;s time for the STEM Challenge!!! &nbsp;<strong>Can make your butterfly grow? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage your child to LIFT UP the caterpillar balloon and allow the baking soda to fill into the container. <strong>&nbsp;WATCH and see what happens next!!!!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-STEM-Experiment-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Balloon Butterfly STEM Experiment for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-22668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-STEM-Experiment-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-STEM-Experiment-for-Kids--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Balloon-Butterfly-STEM-Experiment-for-Kids--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>7. &nbsp;SURPRISE! &nbsp;You balloon will fill up with the gases released from the chemical reaction between the vinegar and baking soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does it work?<\/strong> When baking soda and vinegar mix, they release carbon dioxide (this is the same gas that is in the bubbles in your carbonated drinks).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Science-with-Balloon-Experiment-.jpg\" alt=\"Butterfly Science with Balloon Experiment\" class=\"wp-image-22666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Science-with-Balloon-Experiment-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Science-with-Balloon-Experiment--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Butterfly-Science-with-Balloon-Experiment--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/161637074110002277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">* LIKE IT? PIN IT!! *<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want more Butterfly STEM Challenges? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this <strong>Science<\/strong> Activity a step further into STEM design by encouraging them to&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>Technology<\/strong> to research how caterpillars really change inside of their chrysalis into Caterpillars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>Engineering<\/strong> to build their own butterfly that stands or flies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>Math<\/strong> to calculate the rate of growth for the caterpillar in ratio to the amount of&nbsp;baking soda and vinegar used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you think about it the ideas grow and grow for STEM focused activities with this project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-balloon-science-experiment.jpg\" alt=\"Caterpillar to Butterfly Balloon Science Experiment\" class=\"wp-image-75443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-balloon-science-experiment.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-balloon-science-experiment-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-balloon-science-experiment-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-balloon-science-experiment-600x314.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butterfly &amp; Caterpillar Activities for Preschoolers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/lacing-letters-inspired-by-very-hungry\/\">Lacing Letters with Caterpillars&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/waiting-for-wings-lois-ehlert-virtual\/\">Butterfly Art Project for Kids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/lego-inspired-story-retelling-of-very\/\">Retelling The Very Hungry Caterpillar with LEGOS&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/caterpillar-math-with-recycled-lids\/\">Caterpillar Math with Lids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/very-hungry-caterpillar-teacher\/\">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Roundup&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/butterfly-books-for-kids\/\">Butterfly Books for Kids<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-monarchs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Monarch-.jpg\" alt=\"Monarch Butterfly learning activities for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-18865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Monarch-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Monarch--600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Monarch--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/lacing-letters-inspired-by-very-hungry\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lacing2BLetters2Binspired2Bby2BThe2BVery2BHungry2BCaterpillar2Bby2BKim2BVij2B-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lacing2BLetters2Binspired2Bby2BThe2BVery2BHungry2BCaterpillar2Bby2BKim2BVij2B-1.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lacing2BLetters2Binspired2Bby2BThe2BVery2BHungry2BCaterpillar2Bby2BKim2BVij2B-1-600x877.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lacing2BLetters2Binspired2Bby2BThe2BVery2BHungry2BCaterpillar2Bby2BKim2BVij2B-1-205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/lego-inspired-story-retelling-of-very\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"1004\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/legocarle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/legocarle.jpg 701w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/legocarle-600x859.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/legocarle-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few more activities to go along with the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Have fun learning about Butterflies with your child! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"virtual book club for kids\" class=\"wp-image-18812\" style=\"width:403px;height:403px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/virtual-book-club-for-kids-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butterfly Activities for Kids <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com\/2017\/05\/butterfly-food-sensory-challenge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Butterfly Food Challenge <\/a>&#8211; Preschool Powol Packets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inspirationlaboratories.com\/butterfly-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Make a Butterfly Garden<\/a> &#8211; Inspiration Laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2017\/05\/easy-sparkly-spin-art-butterflies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Sparkly Spin Art Butterflies<\/a>&#8211; Toddler Approved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mamasmiles.com\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft<\/a> &#8211; Mama Smiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsymomma.com\/caterpillar-to-butterfly-craft-so-cute.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft <\/a>&#8211; Artsy Mama&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/2017\/05\/exploring-shapes-on-mats-with-a-butterfly-theme.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring Shapes on Mats with a Butterfly Theme<\/a> -JDaniel4&#8217;s Mom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viewsfromastepstool.com\/paper-butterfly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper Butterfly Craft <\/a>&#8211; Views from a Stepstool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/printable-paper-insect-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper insect display<\/a> &#8211; Teach Beside Me<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PSST&#8230;. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to grab this fun butterfly alphabet matching game for your butterfly adventures! 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Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with your child with hands on fun.\" class=\"wp-image-24194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/50-STEM-Activities-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/50-STEM-Activities-for-Kids--600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/50-STEM-Activities-for-Kids--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try these <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/spring-virtual-field-trips-for-kids\/\">Virtual Field Trips for Spring! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script>\n  (function(w, d, t, h, s, n) {\n    w.FlodeskObject = n;\n    var fn = function() {\n      (w[n].q = w[n].q || []).push(arguments);\n    };\n    w[n] = w[n] || fn;\n    var f = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0];\n    var v = '?v=' + Math.floor(new Date().getTime() \/ (120 * 1000)) * 60;\n    var sm = d.createElement(t);\n    sm.async = true;\n    sm.type = 'module';\n    sm.src = h + s + '.mjs' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sm, f);\n    var sn = d.createElement(t);\n    sn.async = true;\n    sn.noModule = true;\n    sn.src = h + s + '.js' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sn, f);\n  })(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/assets.flodesk.com', '\/universal', 'fd');\n<\/script>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '67d583cdfe914a8f5d8a2bda'\n  });\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surprise your little scientist with this caterpillar and butterfly science activity with balloons. 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