Our Kindergarten students are on a magical journey watching caterpillars transform into butterflies—and along the way, we’re also learning how to be gentle observers of the natural world!
This week, as our caterpillars began forming their chrysalises, we explored how loud sounds and vibrations in the air can impact the environment around us—especially delicate creatures like our future butterflies.
To help students understand this concept, we created a hands-on science experiment that made sound waves visible!
✨ Here's what we used:
Pipe Cleaners
Plastic Wrap
A Large Metal Bowl
We stretched the plastic wrap tightly over the bowl and placed colorful pipe cleaner pieces on top. Then, students took turns making silly sounds, singing, and even whispering near the bowl.
The result? The pipe cleaners wiggled and jumped—without anyone touching them! Through this simple experiment, our students saw how sound waves travel through the air, causing vibrations that can move objects. It was not only fun but a great reminder of how our actions—like being loud—can affect even the smallest creatures.
As we continue to watch our caterpillars grow, we’re learning to be calm, quiet, and respectful observers. It's a beautiful blend of science, empathy, and responsibility—all wrapped into one lovely classroom experience.
Stay tuned as we (quietly!) wait for our butterflies to emerge! 🦋💛
