We have had painted lady caterpillars in our room. We watched them eat, grow, molt, form a chrysalis, and then emerge as butterflies! We have 4 now that we can observe. We will be releasing them at the end of the week.
The other animal we have been studying is the chicken! We have learned all about the development of a baby chick, and on Monday our chicks started hatching! The students are so excited, and we can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!
*Update for 5/11: We now have 11 baby chicks! Tomorrow we will observe them, and hold them!