Think Like an Engineer

Age: 6-8

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Book: Brahma's Butterfly
Author: Meena Raghunathan, Illustrator: Kavita Singh Kale
Who ate all the leaves in the beloved garden of Brahma, the Lord of Creation? It was the caterpillar! What happens when Brahma's curses the caterpillar? A reimagined myth of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly!
Activity: Can your butterfly flap its wings?
This month we focus on the E in STEM. How do we get a butterfly to flap its wings? Working like mechanical engineers, we explore motion and build a small contraption! This contraption is inspired by Padmashri Dr. Arvind Gupta who ingeniously builds toys from trash!

"The April box was all about butterflies! The kids got to create their own butterfly that flapped it’s wings and learn about the lifecycle of the butterfly. The box also includes a wonderful book called Brahma’s Butterfly and as you can see if you swipe. Little S was totally engaged it from the moment she picked it up!

Skill: Think Like an Engineer
Explore motion and build a contraption to make your butterfly flap its wings! Also, explore the parts of a butterfly, what makes it an insect, and sequence the lifecycle of this fascinating creature! Literacy skills are explored with the accompanying quirky book with some fun vocabulary.

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 24

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Language: English

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