Butterfly Emergent Reader – Butterfly Reading and Tracing Pages

The Butterfly Emergent Reader is a wonderful educational tool for students in Kindergarten (K) through 5th Grade. Designed especially for Elementary School learners, this printable reader helps children in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia explore the butterfly life cycle through engaging, age-appropriate reading activities. Children will begin by reading a short story that illustrates the four main stages of a butterfly’s life: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. The story is simple and easy to follow, making it ideal for Kindergarten (K) and 1st Grade students. On Pages 4–6, students will trace key vocabulary words, which supports handwriting development for learners in 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and even 4th Grade. The “Circle the Word” activity reinforces word recognition and reading fluency, particularly helpful for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade readers. By 5th Grade, students can use this as a review and even assist younger peers in group learning settings. This worksheet promotes literacy skills, spelling practice, and knowledge of natural science concepts in a fun, accessible way. It’s perfect for individual work, literacy centers, science lessons, or homework.

Usage:

Ideal for reading time, science units on life cycles, handwriting practice, and early literacy activities.

Activity:

Read the butterfly story, trace life cycle words, circle key terms, and review the stages aloud.

Tools Needed:

• Pencil
• crayons
• Eraser

Page Size:

8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

Start reading on Page 1 and follow the butterfly’s journey. Trace the life cycle words on Pages 4–6. Find and circle “butterfly” in a sentence. Say the stages aloud and remember to write your name at the top of Page 1!