Purple Magpie Mandarin

Back at it! We made it to the top of the Culver City Stairs again.

This week, our little biologists were exploring the amazing life cycle of frogs! From tiny eggs to swimming tadpoles and growing froglets, we’re watching the magic of nature unfold right before our eyes.

Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes an incredible transformation called metamorphosis完全变态.

Its body is broken down and rebuilt, reorganizing into an entirely new form. Wings, antennae, and other adult structures begin to develop during this stage.

After a long journey and plenty of hard work, our little caterpillars have officially emerged as beautiful butterflies! 🐛
The children carefully observed every stage of the transformation — from tiny caterpillars, to forming their chrysalis, and finally completing the difficult process of eclosion (emergence) today. It was a truly special moment of life unfolding right before our eyes.
During the emergence, we even noticed some red liquid at the bottom of the container. We learned this is called meconium(胎粪 / 蜕生液)—a completely natural fluid the moth expels after transforming!
Nature is such a powerful teacher. Just like these butterflies, this experience reminded us that patience and perseverance always lead to something beautiful. 💛
#紫鹊中文

The Very Hungry Caterpillar” — read and Performed by Zachary.
We are incredibly proud of the amazing progress he has made in his Mandarin over the past 8 months!
8 个月的时间，就像毛毛虫破茧成蝶，Zachary 的中文水平也迎来了华丽蜕变。超棒的，Zachary！