Like a lot of kids, my son loves the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
by Eric Carle. I was so happy when I found a printable over at 1+1+1=1. We used the 1st printable 2 different ways.
by Eric Carle. I was so happy when I found a printable over at 1+1+1=1. We used the 1st printable 2 different ways.1) My son likes to spread all the food out in a pyramid shape in the same order as the book. Then, he takes the caterpillar printable and tells the story while making the caterpillar eat each row of food.
He places the caterpillar behind the cocoon printable......
....and it turns into a butterfly!
2) I thought it would be fun to make a Paper Bag Caterpillar to store all the pieces in and to tell the story with.
My little guy painted a red head and green body. I painted one eye on each side of the bag and a nose on the bottom of the bag. I also gave it pipe cleaner antennas (bend the pipe cleaner on the inside to keep it in place).
He reads the book and stuffs the matching foods into the caterpillar as he reads along.
I also printed the Caterpillar and Butterfly Size Sorting activity. There are actually 5 butterflies, but 2 must have flown away when I took the picture ;)
Check out the rest of our The Very Hungry Caterpillar Theme:
Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft - super cute!
Caterpillar Crayon Holder
Handprint Butterfly
Also see:
Coffee Filter Butterfly
Egg Carton Caterpillar
Handprint Butterfly & Fingerprint Caterpillar w/poem
Handprint Butterfly
Also see:
Coffee Filter Butterfly
Egg Carton Caterpillar
Handprint Butterfly & Fingerprint Caterpillar w/poem
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8 comments:
Nice idea! Lately, I did a little hungry caterpillar thing with my daughter and friend (2 and 3 years old). Have a look if you're interested!
http://zwergenzwirn.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/craft-studio-3-little-hungry-caterpillar/
What a neat way to tell the story!
Neat!
These are such cute and fun activities.
We read this book every night. I'll have to make a caterpillar. I love that!
We just worked with this story ourselves! Love the bag idea! :)
I would love for you to stop by my new Kids Craft & Educational type linky party - The Sunday Showcase which just started today!
Here is the direct link to link-up: http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/2011/05/sunday-showcase-51511.html
The more wonderful ideas we share -the more inspiration we all have! :) I hope you can come link-up and "showcase" your amazing work!
While you're there I hope you'll check out all my other kids crafts & activities! We love to craft & learn too!
Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
http://moto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com
I LOVE THIS IDEA!! I had this book on my list for my Story time Tuesday's so I will definitely have to link back to your blog to show off all these wonderful ideas you have!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment! I'm your newest follower!
I love the storytelling idea!
I would love for you to link in to my weekly children's book exploring meme called Read.Explore.Learn.
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