March 13 is Butterfly Day! Stars0 reviews (Do you like this day? Rate it!)

Butterfly Day This day is technically celebrated on March 14th, but after Plant a Flower Day, it seemed so fitting to roll right into butterflies.

Enjoy this day by learning about butterflies and making crafts.

Books & Videos | Caterpillar & Butterfly Craft |

Books & Videos
  Gotta Go! Gotta Go! Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope
Although she does not know why or how, a small creepy-crawly bug is certain that she must make her way to Mexico.
  The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.

Caterpillar & Butterfly Craft

This project uses just one egg carton to make this fun caterpillar and butterfly craft.
Caterpillar & Butterfly Craft
 
What You'll Need:
 
  • Egg carton
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Paint, markers or crayons
  • Tissue paper, pom poms or other decorative items
  • Googly eyes

   
How To Make:
 

1. Cut the caterpiller body from one row of the egg carton (from the part where the eggs go).
2. Cut the butterfly wings from the egg carton lid.
3. Cut the butterfly body from another portion of the egg carton.
4. Add pipe cleaners for attennae, googly eyes, tissue paper, pom poms, and paint for decoration!
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