Color the butterfly life cycle
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Color the butterfly life cycle - Life cycle wheel" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with butterfly life cycle can use it as a short review.
Preschool butterfly life cycle worksheet: Color the butterfly life cycle, life cycle wheel. Color only the pictures that fit. Answer key included. Part of our butterfly life cycle collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Name the four stages together and start with the cut and paste page. The other pages repeat the same order in new ways, so short daily practice works well.
What students will practice
- Students will name the four stages of a butterfly's life: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly.
- Students will put the stages in order and tell what comes first and next.
- Students will match a caterpillar to the butterfly it becomes.
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FAQ
How do I use this butterfly life cycle worksheet?
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Name the four stages together and start with the cut and paste page. The other pages repeat the same order in new ways, so short daily practice works well.
What does this worksheet teach?
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"Color the butterfly life cycle" (life cycle wheel) is a coloring page with a color key at the top. The four butterfly stages sit on a circle with arrows: egg on a leaf, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly, each with its own color in the key. It practices putting the butterfly life cycle in order. An answer key is included.
Can I use this butterfly life cycle worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool life cycles, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with butterfly life cycle. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool butterfly life cycle worksheets are there?
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10 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are butterfly life cycle worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these butterfly life cycle worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Life Cycles |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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