Bugs ANIMAL GUIDE · AGES 5–10
Meet the butterfly, a small invertebrate animal connected with Gardens and meadows. This short guide uses simple facts from our Hello, Animal! learning cards.
TWO FACTS TO REMEMBER
Small animals can have big jobs in ecosystems. Notice how body shape and habitat fit together.
GUESS THE ANIMAL
I start as a caterpillar and later fly on colorful wings. Who am I?
It's a Butterfly!
TRY THIS TOGETHER
Look at the picture. What body feature do you notice first?
Say one butterfly fact in your own words.
What would you like to learn next about this animal?
MORE ANIMAL FRIENDS
FREE LEARNING TO TAKE WITH YOU
The 50-animal Discovery Deck, stories, games, and Living Village remain free to explore.
QUICK QUESTIONS
This Hello, Animal! guide lists their home as Gardens and meadows.
For a simple child-friendly comparison, we classify the butterfly as tiny.
Butterflies develop from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalises to adults.
