Monarchs + Milkweed Unit Study – Nature, STEM, Geography, Art & Early Learning and More!
Discover the magic of Monarch butterflies with this rich, nature-based unit study for children of all ages. Through hands-on activities, art projects, and engaging lessons, your child will follow the incredible transformation from caterpillar to butterfly and trace the epic migration journey of these fascinating insects. Perfect for homeschool, classroom, or nature study, this unit blends STEM, literacy, geography, art, and early learning resources into a beautiful, open-and-go learning experience. Plus, discover the plant that sustains them!
What’s Inside:
S.T.E.M. & Nature Study
Anatomy of a Caterpillar – Learn the body parts and functions.
Monarchs + Milkweed – Discover the vital plant that sustains them.
Parts of a Milkweed Flowers
Milkweed Lifecycle + Sequencing
Monarch Lifecycle + Sequencing Activity – Observe metamorphosis step-by-step.
Monarch Migration – Explore the incredible journey across countries and continents.
Map the Migration – Hands-on geography activity
Mimicry: Spot the Not – Learn about butterfly defense strategies.
Anatomy of a Butterfly – Detailed study with labeled diagrams.
Butterfly Symmetry – Explore symmetry in nature through art.
Language & Literacy
Butterfly Lifecycle Vocabulary Cards
Nature Journaling Pages
Poetry Study: “Caterpillars” by Christina Rossetti
Copywork Pages – Handwriting practice.
Art & Creative Expression
Monarch Butterfly Flying Puppet – Make your own fluttering monarch.
Butterfly Flight STEM + Art Project – Combine science and creativity.
Butterfly Scales STEM + Art Project – Explore texture and detail.
Origami Butterflies – Learn paper folding techniques.
Early Learning Resources
3-Part Cards
Letter Bb for Butterfly
Count + Clip Cards
Vocabulary Tracing Pages
Moveable Alphabet Spelling Cards
Prewriting Line Tracing Pages
Butterfly Counters
Our Monarchs + Milkweed Nature Unit Study is designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and deepen your child’s connection to the natural world, while covering multiple subjects.
Monarchs + Milkweed Unit Study – Nature, STEM, Geography, Art & Early Learning and More!
Discover the magic of Monarch butterflies with this rich, nature-based unit study for children of all ages. Through hands-on activities, art projects, and engaging lessons, your child will follow the incredible transformation from caterpillar to butterfly and trace the epic migration journey of these fascinating insects. Perfect for homeschool, classroom, or nature study, this unit blends STEM, literacy, geography, art, and early learning resources into a beautiful, open-and-go learning experience. Plus, discover the plant that sustains them!
What’s Inside:
S.T.E.M. & Nature Study
Anatomy of a Caterpillar – Learn the body parts and functions.
Monarchs + Milkweed – Discover the vital plant that sustains them.
Parts of a Milkweed Flowers
Milkweed Lifecycle + Sequencing
Monarch Lifecycle + Sequencing Activity – Observe metamorphosis step-by-step.
Monarch Migration – Explore the incredible journey across countries and continents.
Map the Migration – Hands-on geography activity
Mimicry: Spot the Not – Learn about butterfly defense strategies.
Anatomy of a Butterfly – Detailed study with labeled diagrams.
Butterfly Symmetry – Explore symmetry in nature through art.
Language & Literacy
Butterfly Lifecycle Vocabulary Cards
Nature Journaling Pages
Poetry Study: “Caterpillars” by Christina Rossetti
Copywork Pages – Handwriting practice.
Art & Creative Expression
Monarch Butterfly Flying Puppet – Make your own fluttering monarch.
Butterfly Flight STEM + Art Project – Combine science and creativity.
Butterfly Scales STEM + Art Project – Explore texture and detail.
Origami Butterflies – Learn paper folding techniques.
Early Learning Resources
3-Part Cards
Letter Bb for Butterfly
Count + Clip Cards
Vocabulary Tracing Pages
Moveable Alphabet Spelling Cards
Prewriting Line Tracing Pages
Butterfly Counters
Our Monarchs + Milkweed Nature Unit Study is designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and deepen your child’s connection to the natural world, while covering multiple subjects.
