ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 ???? ???? Read Aloud | THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR by Ross Burach
Hi there! I’m Ryan, and this is my friend Craig. We’re so happy you’re here for Story Time with us! If you enjoy our stories, you can find more on our website or follow us on Instagram. Today, we have a special book sent to us by the author, Ross Burach. It’s called “The Very Impatient Caterpillar: Is It Time Yet?” Let’s dive into the story!
Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar who learned something amazing. Did you know that caterpillars can turn into butterflies? This magical change is called metamorphosis. Our caterpillar friend was super excited to become a butterfly with beautiful wings!
To start the transformation, the caterpillar needed to build a special home called a chrysalis. But how do you do that? Our caterpillar was curious and wanted to know if it was a spin or a twirl. Once inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar had to be very patient and wait for nature to do its magic.
Waiting can be hard, especially when you’re excited! The caterpillar kept asking, “Am I a butterfly yet?” But it takes two whole weeks for a caterpillar to become a butterfly. That’s a long time to wait, but it’s important to be patient.
Finally, after lots of waiting, the caterpillar was ready to come out of the chrysalis. It was time to spread those new wings and fly! But what happened? The caterpillar learned that being patient is important because rushing can lead to funny mishaps.
Our caterpillar friend realized that patience is a superpower! By waiting patiently, the caterpillar finally became a beautiful butterfly. Now, it was time to join the other butterflies and migrate to new places. What an adventure!
We hope you enjoyed the story of “The Very Impatient Caterpillar.” Remember, sometimes we have to wait for good things, but it’s always worth it in the end. Thanks for joining us, and we can’t wait to share more stories with you!
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft: Create your own butterfly life cycle using simple materials like paper plates, colored paper, and markers. Divide a paper plate into four sections and label them: Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis, and Butterfly. Use colored paper to cut out shapes representing each stage and glue them onto the plate. This hands-on activity helps you visualize and understand the stages of metamorphosis.
Patience Practice Game: Play a game that helps you practice patience. Set a timer for two minutes and sit quietly without moving or talking. Think about how the caterpillar felt waiting to become a butterfly. After the timer goes off, discuss with a friend or family member how it felt to wait and why patience is important.
Nature Observation Walk: Go on a walk in your garden or a nearby park with an adult. Look for caterpillars, butterflies, or other insects. Observe their behavior and try to identify which stage of the life cycle they might be in. Draw pictures of what you see and share your findings with your class or family.
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Hey, I’m Ryan Lagott and I’m Craig Tovey, and welcome to Story Time with Ryan and Craig! Remember, if you like what you see, follow us on Instagram or visit our website, bryanandcraig.com, where you can find all of our read-alouds or send us a message.
Ooh, I have a message! Craig, today’s book was sent to us by the author, Ross Burach. He knows who we are! Thanks for sending it, Ross, because today’s book is “The Very Impatient Caterpillar: Is It Time Yet?” by Ross Burach. Let’s get started!
Hey, what are you guys doing?
We’re going to metamorphosize!
Meta what now?
Transform into butterflies!
Right, right, I knew that. Wait, you’re telling me I can become a butterfly?
Yes, with wings!
Yes, for real?
Yes!
Wait for me!
Wait, a caterpillar can turn into a butterfly?
Yeah, that’s what metamorphosis is.
Oh, cool! Can we see it now?
Nah, that’s what the book’s about. It’ll be fun!
Oh, okay, I can wait. I mean, good! It’s gonna be great!
Yeah, I can definitely wait.
Me too!
Let’s go!
Now what?
Build your chrysalis.
Chrysalis? Right, right, I knew that.
What? How did you do that? Is it a spin or more of a twirl?
Am I a butterfly yet?
Ugh, now what?
Just be patient and let nature take its course.
Patience, right, right, I got this.
So, is he a butterfly yet?
No, no, he’s still in the chrysalis.
Do you want to just jump ahead and see if he becomes one?
Ryan, that’s the whole point of the book! It’s fun to watch the whole process.
Okay, yeah, I’m patient.
Am I a butterfly yet?
No.
How about now?
No, no, no. Be patient!
I have a question.
Not yet!
You don’t even know what I was going to ask.
Fine, ask!
How’s your day going? Also, am I a butterfly yet?
No, just be patient. We’re trying to metamorphosize.
Okay, okay.
Obviously, I know this, but do you know how long this takes?
Two weeks!
Right, right, two weeks.
Two weeks? Yeah, that’s how long it takes for a caterpillar to become a butterfly.
I have to wait two weeks to see this?
No, Ryan, we’ll finish the book in like two minutes.
Two minutes? Oh my gosh, this is supposed to be fun!
Yeah, I just want to see this butterfly.
But just be patient, okay?
Patient, patient, there we go! Read the book, Craig!
Okay, okay, we’re doing it!
What am I going to do in here for two weeks? Can I get a comic book or something? What if I need the bathroom?
Two minutes later…
Hello, two pizzas please! My address? A chrysalis!
Hello, hello!
Three minutes later…
Anyone want to play a game? How long have I been in here?
It’s still day one.
Day one? This is taking forever!
That’s it! I feel metamorphosized enough! Look out world, feast your eyes on this beautiful butterfly! How do I look?
Transformed! Time to spread my wings and fly!
Wait, flap, flap, flap, flap! Where are my wings?
Splat!
Time for a new approach.
See? And that’s what happens when you aren’t patient.
Yeah, he fell right on his face!
So, we’ll just finish the rest of the book, and hopefully, he’ll learn his lesson.
I’m just gonna skip a little…
No, no! What? No, we’re not skipping ahead!
Were you trying to skip to the end of the book?
No, I’m just gonna take a little peek.
Just a little bit, Ryan! Just a quick peek!
Patient!
Okay, you can do this. You can be patient. You can transform your life.
Oh, who am I kidding? I can’t be patient!
You are the little caterpillar that could!
I’m the little caterpillar that couldn’t!
Get a grip!
You can!
I can’t!
You can!
I can’t!
You can’t!
I can’t!
You can!
I can’t!
Can’t!
You can!
Wait, I can be patient!
Day one: Patience is all in the mind. Day two: Be one with the chrysalis. Day three: Deep breath in. Day four: And now day five…
Look, day six! Day six, I’m doing it! Day seven: Just be patient. Day eight: Just be patient. Day nine: Day ten. Day eleven: Two weeks later…
See, Ryan, you did it!
Mm-hmm, you’re gonna get to see the butterflies now! Aren’t you glad that you learned?
Quick, turn the page!
Okay, that’s fair, you’ve earned it!
I did it! I’m a butterfly!
You know, I do feel transformed. Starting now, I’m going to be way more patient!
That’s great!
Hey, where are you all going?
We’re migrating!
Migrating? Right, right! Wait for me!
Are we there yet?
Wow, that book was great!
Yeah, you did a good job being really patient!
I was so patient!
Yeah, you didn’t freak out at all!
Nope! Well, I’m gonna head on home then.
Uh, Ryan, we have a couple more books to read.
What? How many?
Yeah, boy!
Oh, “The Very Impatient Caterpillar: Is It Time Yet?” by Ross Burach!
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