Caterpillar Theme Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities
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| A caterpillar is the larvae, or
middle life stage, of a butterfly or moth. Butterflies and
moths are one of the most beautiful creatures in nature. Present the caterpillar activities in conjunction with the butterfly
theme. The activities below can be spread over a few of days with a day break in between so children are not bored. To help you make a "small learning center" and make the presentation more exciting there are a number educational printable materials that can be displayed and used and descriptions and the links are in materials columns. Activity 1 and 2: Caterpillar to Butterfly Online picture book: See How I grow -- Butterfly, and presentations about insects > caterpillar to butterfly growth stages. Activity 3: Alphabet > C is for Caterpillar Printable Activities This is a great opportunity to introduce or practice letter C (caterpillar). Activity 4: Caterpillar Crafts Option 1 > Caterpillar, Letter C, Colors and Circles Option 2 > Caterpillar, Letter C, Colors, Numbers and Circles This is an easy activity to reinforce letter C, nine colors, the circle shape and numbers 1 to 9. Activity 5 > Books > Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar Listen to the author read the book. Eric Carle reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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6 > Online Jigsaw Puzzle > Caterpillar |
 Letter C Caterpillar Printable Activities  Butterfly Growth Stages coloring pages: caterpillar, chrysalis & butterfly Crafts  Letter C Caterpillar, Colors and Circles Craft  Letter C Caterpillar, Colors, Numbers and Circles Craft  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Days of the Week Worksheets Standard block & D'Nealian format  Caterpillar online Jigsaw Puzzle (bilingual) |
