Felt Butterflies and Caterpillars - Set of 12

Life cycles can be tricky to explain, but thankfully, this set of Felt Butterflies and Caterpillars does the heavy lifting with charm and colour. Children can explore how caterpillars transform into butterflies while using soft, tactile pieces that are perfect for small world storytelling and sensory play.

The set includes 12 felt creatures: four large butterflies, four small butterflies, and four caterpillars (including one particularly hairy fellow that always gets a reaction). Matching colours between big and small butterflies makes pattern recognition, sorting, and classification activities effortless to set up.

These felt resources are open-ended enough to fly into any learning area. They can be part of a science lesson, a story prop in literacy, or even used in maths for sorting and counting. Their texture also makes them a calming tool for children who need sensory support.

In short, they're practical, versatile, and very flutter-friendly.

Features

• 12 felt pieces: 8 butterflies and 4 caterpillars for varied play opportunities
• Size variety: large and small butterflies to support sorting and matching activities
• Colour matching pairs: helps children recognise and classify patterns
• Tactile felt texture: encourages sensory interaction through touch
• Durable materials: designed for repeated use in busy classroom settings

Benefits

• Supports science learning: models the butterfly life cycle in a hands-on way
• Encourages sensory play: provides calming tactile experiences
• Promotes pattern recognition: matching butterflies reinforces early maths skills
• Stimulates imagination: inspires storytelling and small world scenarios
• Develops fine motor control: handling and positioning felt pieces strengthens coordination