Objective
By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will learn how to make paper butterflies and measure how far they can fly.
Materials and Prep
- Colorful paper
- Scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Pencil
- Open space for flying the paper butterflies
No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm and creativity!
Activities
- Create Paper Butterflies: Elisabeth can cut out colorful paper in the shape of butterflies. Encourage her to be creative with the colors and patterns.
- Fly the Butterflies: Have Elisabeth fly the paper butterflies in an open space. Measure how far each butterfly flies using the ruler or measuring tape.
- Record and Compare: Help Elisabeth record the distances each butterfly flew. Compare the distances and discuss which butterfly flew the farthest.
Talking Points
- "Let's make our own colorful butterflies today! What colors do you want to use?"
- "Wow, look at your butterfly flying! Let's measure how far it goes."
- "Great job! Let's write down how far each butterfly flew so we can compare."