{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-monarch-butterfly","title":"Felt Lifecycle of Monarch Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlutter into nature's transformation with the Felt Lifecycle of a Monarch Butterfly set! This enchanting wool-felt collection guides learners through the magical journey of a monarch butterfly - from a tiny egg perched on a leaf, to a hungry caterpillar, then cosy chrysalis, and finally a dazzling butterfly ready for flight. Each piece is beautifully crafted with soft, tactile wool and vivid colouring that invites exploration and wonder. Positioned on a nature table, incorporated into small-world play or used during science discussions, this set sparks curiosity about how living things change over time. Watching the whole sequence unfold helps bring abstract concepts to life and invites meaningful conversation, storytelling and hands-on activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages observation of metamorphosis and sequence of change in a clear, concrete way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds rich vocabulary as learners describe each stage - egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages fine-motor skills through handling the felt pieces and positioning them in order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports imaginative thinking and narrative development as learners create stories about the butterfly's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite learners to arrange the four felt figures in sequence and then orally narrate the transformation from egg to butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a small-world garden scene with leaves, sticks, a tray of green play-dough and the felt pieces to simulate a butterfly habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse magnifying glasses and reference books about butterflies, then pair them with the felt set for comparison and discussion of real-world and felt versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide drawing or journaling materials and ask learners to sketch each stage after exploring the felt set, then display their work in a \"butterfly journey\"  gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically hand-felted from 100 % New Zealand wool using azo-free dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of each felt toy: approximately 6.5 cm (L) to 11.5 cm (L).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: approximately 30 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge suitability: Recommended for 3 years and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Warning - choking hazard. Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e‚  \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is for the Felt toys only; playmat (Earth) sold separately (TATRTRAY1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMonarch butterflies travel thousands of kilometres during migration - one butterfly may fly up to 4,000 km in its lifetime!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939013529713,"sku":"TATRBUT01","price":45.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrbut01_felt-lifecycle-of-monarch-butterfly_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371388","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-monarch-butterfly","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}