AQA - EXPLORING CATERPILLARS AND BUTTERFLIES

A gentle, sensory‑rich AQA‑accredited unit introducing children to caterpillars, butterflies and the magic of life cycles.

Our Exploring Caterpillars and Butterflies AQA Unit is designed for SEND learners, home‑educated children and nature‑loving families who thrive with calm, hands‑on, low‑pressure learning.

This Entry Level unit helps children understand how living things grow and change, using real‑world observation, simple science, and creative activities.

Learners will:

• identify a caterpillar and a butterfly

• notice at least one change as a caterpillar grows or transforms

• understand that caterpillars and butterflies are different

• learn that caterpillars change into butterflies

• explore the key stages of the butterfly life cycle

• recognise that all living things grow and change

• take part in a butterfly‑themed activity such as crafts, stories, role‑play or nature tasks

• observe real caterpillars or butterflies (live or via video) in a safe, supported way

  
  

This unit is perfect for:

• home education

• SEND and neurodivergent learners

• early years and primary nature study

• forest school and outdoor learning

• gentle, interest‑led science learning

  
  

Children learn through noticing, observing, exploring and creating, with no pressure, no tests, and no worksheets required. On completion, learners receive an official AQA Unit Award Scheme certificate celebrating their achievements.

Important: Enrol Your Child as an AQA UAS Student First

To complete this unit and receive certification, your child must be registered as an AQA Unit Award Scheme student with Where The Wild Ones Learn before beginning the activities. This ensures all evidence can be logged correctly and the certificate can be issued.