Are butterflies the only animals that start out as caterpillars?

Are there any other baby animals that look totally different when they’re grown up?

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Let’s start by making your card. Line up the corners and fold it in half.
Use your fingernail to make a crease.

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Lift the inner edge of the paper until it meets the outside edge and
then fold it. Repeat this on the other side.

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Write the name of the person who you will give your card to at the
top. Draw a tiny caterpillar at the bottom.

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Draw a bigger caterpillar in your card. Open the card and keep the
flaps on the side down. Draw a larger caterpillar. Make sure to hold
the flaps down as you draw.

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Time to make your caterpillar GROW. Open the flaps on the sides
and connect the lines on either side so that you create one giant
caterpillar. Finish coloring your caterpillar.

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Finish your card and add a message. Make sure to sign your name.
If you want to see what happens to a caterpillar after it’s done
growing, go to the next step.

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“The activity was our favorite part. It was awesome and we liked the step by step instructions. ” · Danielle · Teacher

“Amazing! Perfect for early September when the Monarchs are laying their eggs in Maine! Students enjoyed this!”

· Alicia · Teacher “Perfect match to our standards and super engaging for the students.” · Constance · Teacher “Loved the activity! We are making extra growing caterpillars! ” · Stephanie · Homeschooler Lesson narration:

Activity Prep

In the mini-lesson, students explore the surprising variety of animals that look completely different between their juvenile and adult life stages. In the activity, Hungry Caterpillars, students examine how caterpillars grow and change throughout their lives and then use what they learn to create a card for someone special in their own life.

Number of students: Colored pencils will also work. 4 crayons per student

This is an activity that kids can do in class or at home, solo or with others. No print-outs needed!