merry christmas from the very hungry caterpillar

Compare and contrast the video and the picture book.Īfter students watch the video, discuss the similarities and differences between the video and the book. Show students the video “Monarch Life Cycle.” Allow students time to adjust the labels in their Cycle Diagram, as needed.Ĥ.

Encourage students to, as they watch, think about the picture book and what is the same and different about the video and the book. Make sure they understand they will be able to watch the whole process happening it will appear to be happening much faster than it actually does. Tell students that they will watch a time-lapse video of a butterfly actually going through its life stages. Ask: Does the Eric Carle book tell all about what really happens, or is it just a story? Then have a whole-class discussion about butterflies and how they change during their lives. Have students complete the worksheet independently by labeling the four stages in a butterfly's life cycle. Have students complete a diagram of the life cycle of a butterfly.ĭistribute a copy of the worksheet Cycle Diagram to each student. Invite students to describe what the book is about. Read aloud the picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.Īsk students if they remember the picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Eric Carle passed away in 2021, at the age of 91.1. In 2002, Eric Carle and his wife, Barbara, co-founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts. Eric Carle was honored many times for his work, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association and the NEA Foundation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education, among many other national and international awards. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 50 million copies, and been translated into 70 languages. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child's library and a wonderful gift for the holidays!Ībout the Author Eric Carle was the legendary and bestselling creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and over 70 other classic books for very young children. About the Book 'See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among ornaments, candy canes, gifts, and more!'-īook Synopsis Ring in the holidays with festive search-and-find fun in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this cheerful Christmas tree-shaped book is a celebration of the season.

Merry christmas from the very hungry caterpillar