Marvelous Transformations: Caterpillars to Butterflies (PK - 5)
Overview
| Program Description: |
We imagine springtime as we play a sound game to emulate a rainstorm, which will help a little pop up flower puppet grow, but she cannot fully emerge until the sun warms up the soil all around. Once ... Read more
We imagine springtime as we play a sound game to emulate a rainstorm, which will help a little pop up flower puppet grow, but she cannot fully emerge until the sun warms up the soil all around. Once the flower grows she welcomes her friend the butterfly to visit and as she goes away only once some students pretend to be flowers with open hands welcoming the butterfly to "drink some nectar." The butterfly lays imaginary eggs under pretend leaves (the students' hands can act as the leaves. Then we discuss what will emerge out of the eggs that this winged creatures lays. We imagine using our whole bodies to spin a chrysalis after the caterpillar can eat no more. Then we patiently wait and consider how our own unique butterflies will emerge rich with colors and patterns on our wings as we imagine butterfly anatomy. The students will view images of monarchs & many butterflies our region and beyond along with their caterpillars in order to figure out how they want to depict these creatures from paper, tape, markers and puppet rods. When time allows at the end of the hour the students will work in 2-3 groups, representing each generation of butterflies on this great migration. The observers are welcome to "play the roles of the flowers" by stretching and opening their arms up to potentially welcome the butterflies to whatever kind of flower they can imagine. They will present this drama and the teacher can document it to share and playback for the students to see later in the classroom for reflection. Discussions will vary based on grade level and the way it relates to their core curriculum. SEL is also integrated into the introduction utilizing our concept that butterflies hold the ability to carry our wishes with them on the wind dropping them off wherever our hopes and dreams for the future need to go.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$5 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year
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Requirements
| Length Info: |
Sometimes Grade 3-5 likes to spend more time together, so if we can allow for 75 minutes that is preferred. Oftentimes, the lower grades will utilize this much time as well, and if there are any stud... Read more
Sometimes Grade 3-5 likes to spend more time together, so if we can allow for 75 minutes that is preferred. Oftentimes, the lower grades will utilize this much time as well, and if there are any students who finish early I bring extra items in to create your own flower or caterpillar puppet as well. The program can often be completed in one hour as long as the teacher helps me to attach the rods onto the butterfly puppets as the students are working.
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| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
cardstock (precut butterfly forms), puppet rods, tape & coloring tools |
| Materials School Provides: |
Access to smart board for YouTube video "Relaxing Music, butterfly video" and/or specific butterflies that the students may request images of from inspiration for their artwork. Maybe they can do res... Read more
Access to smart board for YouTube video "Relaxing Music, butterfly video" and/or specific butterflies that the students may request images of from inspiration for their artwork. Maybe they can do research ahead of time of butterflies from a specific region of the world and depict them based on geography. Markers or crayons can be helpful, but Teaching Artist usually brings all needed.
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| Space: |
Classroom |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Some space needed for me to move in front of the group from right to left. Midway through the program we will move from the rug to the desks in order to create our puppets together.*75 mi... Read more
Some space needed for me to move in front of the group from right to left. Midway through the program we will move from the rug to the desks in order to create our puppets together. *75 minutes preferred when available per classroom OR 1 hour total minimum per classroom. Breakdown: 20 minutes introduction on the rug using puppets and interactive games and activities. 30 minutes in Classrooms students will construct puppets at their tables/desks after I introduce the program on the rug. Final 10 minutes - Auditorium or open space suitable for movement, although we have used the classroom, and it worked very well!
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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science |
| Common Core Standard: |
Kindergarten, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Core Art Standard: |
Creating Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will observe and participate in the interconnected relationship between plants and creatures for survival and metamorphosis.Students will learn the life cycles of the butterfly.St... Read more
Students will observe and participate in the interconnected relationship between plants and creatures for survival and metamorphosis. Students will learn the life cycles of the butterfly. Students will create their own unique butterfly puppet.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 2 Module 1: A Season of Change |
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