St Mary's Primary School, Kircubbin

Lifecycle of a Butterfly

3rd May 2026

P1 have been learning about life cycles and explored how living things grow and change over time. As part of their learning, the children created the life cycle of a butterfly and talked about each stage. They learned that a butterfly begins as an egg, then becomes a caterpillar, forms a chrysalis, and finally emerges as a butterfly. The activity helped P1 develop their understanding of change in nature while also giving them a chance to use their cutting, ordering, and discussion skills.