Give the students many sheets of colorful paper, glue, scissors and string. (Any decorative items will do, with the exception of glitter) Have the students create a butterfly that is a representative of the author of their own poem. Students should write the name of their child on the butterfly if the child’s name is available.

Students should be prepared to discuss why they chose the enhancements of each of their own butterflies. It is important to let each child be creative and encourage them to make whatever butterfly they feel comfortable making.

Then with string, have the students hang their butterflies from the ceiling. (You may use a hole punch to make a place to attach the string to the butterfly.) Every student’s butterfly (soul of the author of their poem) should be displayed.

By the end of the class period you will have many bright and beautiful butterflies hanging from the ceiling, each representing a child of Theresienstadt.