Alright, so we’ve all heard of this popular read aloud “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, a super cute kids’ book by Eric Carle. It’s all about this little caterpillar that’s always hungry. Seriously, it munches through all kinds of food, like apples, pears, chocolate cake, you name it. And it keeps getting bigger and bigger!
But then, surprise, surprise, it starts feeling kinda sick from eating too much. So, it wraps itself up in a cocoon for a while. And guess what? It comes out as a beautiful butterfly! Talk about a great book to teach lessons in a fun and engaging way, right?
Why we LOVE The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
With its colorful pictures and simple story, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” teaches kids about how caterpillars turn into butterflies, why it’s good to eat in moderation, and all that jazz. It’s an adorable classic that’s been a favorite of parents, teachers and kids for years because it is both educational and engaging!
Reading aloud daily to children has so many benefits! If you are looking for a way to improve reading comprehension or retelling skills with your class, we found the perfect story companion activities and teaching resources!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Pocket Chart Printables!
Using the Book Companion Activities:
Supplement your reading comprehension lesson plans with our printable story sequencing set, perfectly paired with the popular picture book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This versatile teaching resource isn’t just cute; it’s an educational activity that offers so many possibilities for engaging your students.
Picture this: as you read aloud the story, your students follow along using the printable pocket chart cards to visually track the caterpillar’s journey. Then, with the days of the week cards, they practice sequencing skills by arranging the events in order. The pocket chart title card keeps everything organized and easy to manage, while the number cards add a touch of math as students sequence the story’s events. This is a great activity to use during whole group reading instruction, in small groups or as a retelling center.
A color, cut and paste sequencing worksheet is included to be used for independent work, morning work, sub plans, a formative assessment or to do a quick check for understanding.
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Freebie!
Because The Very Hungry Caterpillar is perfect to use as an introduction to spring life cycles, we’ve included a special BONUS activity- a pocket chart sequencing set and cut and paste worksheet to explore the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly. Watch as your students connect the dots between literature and science in a fun hands-on activity.
If you LOVE this idea and think that you can definitely use this with your class, you can find it at Creative Lesson Cafe at TPT.
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Use a Read Aloud Video Too!
Sometimes. it is difficult for a large class to be able to see the pictures during story time. Mix it up and for a second read, show a video so the students are fully engaged in the story. They can even read along! This is one I really like because it has cute sound effects!
4 Eric Carle Books | The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Busy Spider, Quiet Cricket, Lonely Firefly
So whether you integrate these activities into your literacy centers, use them for small group instruction, or incorporate them into your whole-class read-aloud sessions, this story sequencing activities set is sure to spark joy and learning in your classroom. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to turn story time into an engaging and educational experience for your students!
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