Butterflies are intrinsically valuable and are worthy of conservation in their own right. To many, caterpillars are a pest, which happily chomp their way through our beloved plants. Too often, we forget what caterpillars are - the larvae of butterflies. We find delight in noticing firsthand how much food the caterpillars consume. At this stage, their appetite is insatiable. Every bite matters! The food consumed provides the essential building blocks for its metamorphosis into a butterfly. We encourage ourselves to see them as creatures that deserve in their own right. For example, for the amazing ability they have to change their form. By being fully immersed in our current inquiry, and by talking about what is happening and why we are doing certain things get us thinking and developing an understanding of the importance of protecting and maintaining a balanced habitat. We talk about:
But is is not all about eating. We understand the caterpillar also learns to navigate its environment, and adapt to changing conditions. Just like how humans, being described by Vivaan on his journal, deal with certain situations. Respect begins with oneself. Each of us has our particular thought of coping with the world. As we read about the life cycle of butterfly, we pose a question, What do we think butterflies do to exhibit they respect each other or others around then? Fides shares the butterflies demonstrate respect by the way they pollinate the flowers. Through Fides’ perspective we learn that the butterflies visit flowers to drink nectar and collect pollen on their bodies. Then when they see another flower, they transfer this pollen. Fides’ eyes widen with understanding. He adds, Butterflies help flowers grow. We develop our sense of appreciation knowing that butterflies are beautiful creatures and vital helpers in the garden ecosystem. Then we think and ask, Do you think butterflies are created differently depending on what they look like? Nora, unhesitatingly says, No! We do not do aggressive things to them. By (treating them differently) that hurts the people we love so much. Likewise, Lukah adds, We treat them the same. And Vivaan gives us an explanation of why we should treat others the same. Talking about poisonous butterflies, Vivaan brings up the understanding they are poisonous because they want to protect themselves. Butterflies have beautiful colours that tell us that we must respect their space, just as we respect each other’s personal space. Respect is not just about admiring one’s beauty or talent, but also about understanding and respecting their limits. Some may have feared poisonous butterflies; however, we know now they are simply trying to protect themselves from harm. We embrace the beauty of diversity and the importance of respecting the boundaries of all living things, no matter how different they may seem. By creating opportunities to allow us to become connected to nature and to understand our place within it, we help ourselves develop an awareness of the importance of protecting our ecosystem. Kindest,
Children & Friends.
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