Funded Mar 30, 2016Dear Donor Cruz,
Thank you for our Buggin' Bugs!!!
The insects were a hit with the Pre-K students! They watched the caterpillars grow, form a chrysalis, then finally become beautiful butterflies!!!! We learned about metamorphosis, life cycles, and a respect for living things too. The children observed the butterflies drink the juice from the orange slices we gave them, and saw them fly around their 'man-made' habitat. Last, we set them free in the community garden next door to our school. This experience was even more special since our school is in a very urban neighborhood, of the South Bronx.
As for our ant farms, the children loved watching the ants, dig tunnels, and carry items much heavier than the ants themselves! We fed the ants small pieces of fruit, which we could see with our hand lenses how they eat etc. This also taught the children what living things need, to survive. (Life skills)
Thank you so very much for giving 80 Preschool children, (and 8 teachers-plus others who came to see our tiny friends), such a wonderful learning experience!!! Hands-on learning that lasts a lifetime!
God's Blessings to you and yours always, Della Regina :-)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Regina