Pretty Butterflies

This is a collage made from different types of scrap paste paper and construction paper. The butterfly is removable from the cocoon. I made this piece in response to the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar written and illustrated by Eric Carle. This piece shows that all butterflies and children are beautiful. I used the concept of color to chose shades of green for leaves and other tertiary colors, such as purple, for the cocoon. This project could be used to teach colors and shapes. It could also be used to teach children to count, like when the caterpillar in the book eats one item, then two, then three, and so on. It could also be used in a science class to teach children about butterflies. The possibilities with this book, and project extension, are endless!