Update: September 23, 2011
Please Report
After you send your butterflies

Welcome to the 2011 Symbolic Monarch Butterfly Migration

The "Symbolic Monarch Butterfly Migration" is starting. Only two weeks left! Postmark your butterflies by October 11.

Today's Report Includes:

Image of the Week

Lexington

Pretty Please...

New Activities and a Slide Show
As your class prepares to send an ambassador butterfly to Mexico, use these activities to introduce the spirit of the Symbolic Migration. The symbolic butterflies build bridges of communication and friendship between children of Mexico, the United States and Canada. The paper butterflies symbolize international cooperation for monarch conservation.

 


Slideshow: Monarch Butterfly Migration | Crossing Borders and Connecting People

Teacher Packet

This fall, in addition to making a large class butterfly, each student will make one life-sized butterfly. These tiny butterflies will be packed into a cluster inside your class butterfly. In the spring your class will receive a large butterfly and a cluster of of small butterflies made by kids in classrooms across North America.

Make and Send Your Class Butterfly!
All you need to know is found inside the packet.

News

Deadline Approaching: Postmark by Tuesday,October 11!

After you send your butterfly on its journey, report to the Fall Migration map. After reporting, your class will appear on the map. Participating classrooms across North America can connect.


The Next Symbolic Monarch Migration Update Will be Posted in October 14, 2011.

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