Butterfly Shape Poem

Once I have read butterfly stories, we brainstormed many words that are associated with butterflies.  Students were instructed to create sentences, or repeat words to trace over the guiding lines of the butterfly shape.  We used coffee filters, markers and a squirt bottle to create the colourful butterfly wings.  Once the filter was dry, we used a pipe cleaner to pull the shape of the butterfly together.  Another fun spring activity.

The Very Grouchy Ladybug Activity
After reading Eric  Carle's story, I ask my students what makes them grouchy.  Once they have come up with a good sentence, they fill in the inside of the ladybug.  I take a picture of each student with their most grouchy face.  We cut and glue them on the face of the ladybug.  Fun activity to get them writing during our ladybug season.