--- title: "Reception Butterfly Life Cycle" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-23-reception-butterfly-life-cycle" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Reception Butterfly Life Cycle ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1323.jpeg) 23 April 2026 ![](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1323.jpeg)Our Reception children have soared into their science lessons this week by physically and creatively exploring the four stages of the butterfly life cycle. The classroom came alive as the children used their bodies to act out the transformation, curling up as tiny eggs, wiggling like hungry caterpillars, holding still as dormant chrysalises, and finally fluttering their arms as emerging butterflies. Following this energetic role-play, the children applied their knowledge to a hands-on craft project, using paper plates and various pasta shapes to create a visual map of the cycle. This multisensory approach helped our youngest learners grasp the concept of metamorphosis in a fun and memorable way. [Reception](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/reception) [Science](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_3870.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-22-year-5-world-earth-day) Previous ### [Year 5 - World Earth Day](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-22-year-5-world-earth-day) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/6BA688CF-AF33-4E19-AEAB-47B1AB1AE08F.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-24-year-1-maths-heavier-or-lighter) Next ### [Year 1 Maths: Heavier or Lighter](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-24-year-1-maths-heavier-or-lighter) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)