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Aim of the Activity
To make a feeder that will attract butterflies to your balcony, front yard or backyard
Target Year Level
Kindergarten - Year 2
Curriculum Alignment
Science, Arts
Things you will need
A mason jar and lid
string
colourful stickers and ribbon
hammer
nail
sponge
sugar solution
Description of the Activity
Read or watch The very Hungry Caterpillar
Poke a hole through the lid of the mason jar using a hammer and nail
Cut a strip off the sponge and feed it through the hole. you may like to repeat this to make the hole a little larger
Decorate the jar in bright colours to attract the butterflies. Reds are an excellent choice
Tie string around the jar so it can be hung. It will hang upside down(lid at the base) when finished, so keep this in mind when you are decorating it!
Mix a sugar solution with the ratio of 9:1. 9 parts water and 1 part sugar.
Pour the sugar solution into the jar and screw the lid on tightly. The jar should not leak but you may see the sponge begin to drip
Hang the feeder in an area you would like to see butterflies
Questions to talk about with your child
How does this butterfly feeder attract butterflies?
Where are you most likely to see butterflies?
What happens to the sugar solution?
What can you do next when you begin to see some butterflies?
What would you like to learn about butterflies?
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