Marvelous Monarch Butterfly

 In Rourou our science focus is on the taiao - the natural world this term. This week we have been reading about the life cycle of butterflies. We have had some swan plants in the akomanga and tamariki have enjoyed finding a little caterpillar nestled in the leaves.

We have planted out the swan plants in the maara in front of the classroom and then worked very hard in the hot sun to water them. It was SO exciting!! A monarch butterfly flitted amongst the plants as we watered them!