For the last 5 years we have had painted lady caterpillars come to our home to teach us. We have gotten these caterpillars through different homeschoolers who have ordered them from a distribution 'store'. While with us we watch them crawl around and eat, form their chrysalis, emerge, their wings dry and then fly off. It is always amazing to watch this cycle of change up close. This was Shai's first year watching them, although his understanding is obviously limited to his age, he has been fascinated by them. (unfortunately that has also meant shaking them)
The three older kids have all enjoyed explaining to him what was happening at each step of the process, trying to get him to say words such as larva or chrysalis.
There were 6 of the 8 that flew off, one that never emerged and one whose wings were damaged. They were each released with a name and best wishes.
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