{"product_id":"life-cycle-of-the-butterfly-1","title":"Life cycle of the Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatch nature's magic unfold with the Life Cycle of the Butterfly resin set! This enchanting educational resource captures one of the most extraordinary transformations in the natural world. Each stage - from delicate egg to crawling caterpillar, snug chrysalis and graceful butterfly - is preserved in a crystal-clear resin block, giving learners a hands-on way to explore the science of metamorphosis. It's a captivating way to bring the wonder of life cycles into any early learning environment or nature corner, inspiring curiosity and a love for discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this product beneficial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a concrete visual and tactile way to understand the stages of the butterfly life cycle, enhancing conceptual learning of growth and change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes scientific thinking by encouraging observation of real-life examples of metamorphosis and discussion of what happens at each stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances vocabulary and communication as learners describe the distinct characteristics of each stage - egg, larva, pupa and adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages curiosity about the natural world and stimulates cross-curriculum links to biology, art and storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a “metamorphosis corner” where children match each stage of the butterfly's life cycle with the corresponding part of the resin block and draw or label a poster together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse magnifying glasses to inspect the specimen and prompt learners to write or record their observations: what changed, what stayed the same, how long might each phase last?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to role-play the stages: one becomes the egg, one the caterpillar, one the chrysalis and one the butterfly - then they swap and describe how they felt in each stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate art and literacy by asking learners to craft their own story of the butterfly's journey, using the resin block as a prop or central character reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable age: 3+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour real butterfly life cycle specimens individually encased in clear resin, including the egg (\u003ci\u003eLepidoptera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eegg stage), caterpillar or larva, chrysalis or pupa, and adult butterfly, as well as an information sheet on the Butterfly, all presented in a sturdy illustrated storage box which can be used for easy storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Cycle Stages 1-3 size:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6.0 × 3.5 × 2.0 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult size: 7.5 × 7.5 × 2.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Transparent high-clarity resin embedding a butterfly specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Made of food-safety-class macromolecule resin, non-poisonous and odour-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256162877553,"sku":"TEB-R2","price":92.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/teb-r2_life-cycle-of-the-butterfly_v1_2.webp?v=1779315987","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/life-cycle-of-the-butterfly-1","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}