The Little House (Montessori)
The children arrived at Butterfly Lodge at Oh’ Farms where they were welcomed by Mr. Jeff. He talked to them about the life cycle of a butterfly (egg-caterpillar-chrysalis-butterfly) and the important role they play as one of nature’s most hardworking pollinators. Mr. Jeff also discussed about the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon. A moth makes a cocoon, which is wrapped in a silk covering while a butterfly makes a chrysalis, which is hard and smooth. After the talk, the group was split into two. One group visited the enclosure where they were able to observe the butterflies in a landscaped garden environment while the other group stayed with Mr. Jonathan who showed them fascinating insects.
Mr. Jonathan showed the children a caterpillar of a Tawny Coster.
Mr. Jonathan showed the children a caterpillar of a Tawny Coster.
Thrilled to meet a stick insect.
The children were brimming with excitement as they walked into the enclosure where the butterflies fluttered freely.
Mr. Jeff points out a chrysalis to the children.
Can you spot the chrysalis?
Afterwards, the children were shown the area where all the vegetables are prepared. They observed how the different vegetables were sorted out, prepared and packed.
Mr. Jeff points out a chrysalis to the children.
The children were thrilled to step into the cold room where all the vegetables were stored. There was a variety of vegetables which included kangkong, spinach and xiao bai cai.
A lovely butterfly spotted by one of the children.
