Description
Description
The Felt Life Cycle Of A Monarch Butterfly 4pc set captures one of nature’s most beautiful transformations in a soft, tactile form. Ethically hand-felted from New Zealand wool, the collection follows the monarch’s journey from a tiny egg resting on a leaf to a striped caterpillar, green chrysalis and finally a vibrant orange butterfly.
Beautiful for nature tables, small world play and storytelling, each piece invites children to arrange the stages, follow the sequence and explore how a butterfly changes over time.
Key Features
- Four felt pieces representing the stages of monarch butterfly metamorphosis
- Includes egg on a leaf, caterpillar, chrysalis and adult butterfly
- Soft, tactile wool construction for hands-on nature play
Product Details
- Set includes: 4 life cycle pieces, including egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and adult monarch butterfly
- Life Cycle Play Mat comes separately
- Material: 100% organic New Zealand merino wool. Coloured with azo-free dyes
Educational Benefits
Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Learning outcomes may extend beyond those listed, depending on context and use.
- Identity: Encourages children to follow their curiosity and confidently explore the natural world through hands-on play.
- Community: Inspires conversations about butterflies, gardens and the environments living things depend on.
- Wellbeing: Offers a gentle tactile experience while supporting fine motor development through arranging and handling the felt pieces.
- Learning: Introduces sequencing, metamorphosis and the changing stages of a butterfly’s life cycle.
- Communication: Builds vocabulary around egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly while encouraging storytelling and discussion.
Ages: 3+ years.
