ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR A Very Funny Story by Ross Burach
Hello, my reading friends! Today, we’re going to read a super funny story called “The Very Impatient Caterpillar.” It’s all about a silly caterpillar who learns something very important. Are you ready? Let’s go!
One day, a little caterpillar saw his friends getting ready to do something amazing. “Hey, what are you guys doing?” he asked.
“We’re going to turn into butterflies!” his friends said.
“Wow! I can become a butterfly too?” the caterpillar asked excitedly.
“Yes, with beautiful wings!” his friends replied.
The caterpillar was so excited! “What do I do now?” he asked.
“You need to build a chrysalis,” his friends explained.
“Chrysalis, right! I knew that,” the caterpillar said, trying to act like he knew everything.
He tried to make his chrysalis, but it was a bit tricky. “Am I a butterfly yet?” he kept asking.
“Just be patient,” his friends told him. “It takes time.”
“Patience, right! I can do that,” the caterpillar said. But he found it really hard to wait.
He kept asking, “Am I a butterfly yet?”
“No, not yet,” his friends replied.
The caterpillar tried to be patient. He waited and waited. “What do I do for two whole weeks?” he wondered.
He thought about reading a comic book or having a snack. He even pretended to order pizza!
But he had to stay in his chrysalis and wait.
After two weeks, something amazing happened. The caterpillar felt different. He had turned into a beautiful butterfly!
“I did it! I’m a butterfly!” he cheered.
He was so happy and felt very proud of himself. “From now on, I’m going to be more patient,” he promised.
Just then, his friends said, “We’re migrating!”
“Migrating, right! Wait for me!” the butterfly said as he joined his friends on a new adventure.
And off they flew, ready to explore the world together.
I hope you enjoyed our story today. Remember, sometimes we have to be patient, but it’s always worth it in the end. Thanks for reading with me! See you next time!
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft: Let’s create our own butterfly life cycle using simple materials! Gather some colored paper, scissors, glue, and markers. Cut out shapes to represent each stage: an egg, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and a butterfly. Arrange them in order and glue them onto a piece of paper. As you create, think about how each stage is important and how patience helps the caterpillar become a butterfly.
Patience Practice Game: Let’s play a game to practice being patient! Choose a simple task, like stacking blocks or drawing a picture. Set a timer for a few minutes. While you wait for the timer to go off, think about what the caterpillar might have done to stay patient. Can you come up with fun ideas to pass the time, just like the caterpillar did?
Observation Walk: Go on a nature walk with an adult and look for caterpillars, butterflies, or other insects. Bring a notebook to draw or write about what you see. Talk about how these creatures might be waiting for something special, just like the caterpillar in the story. How do you think they feel while they wait?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Annie. As you can see, I’m not at my house, but I still have a funny book I want to share. It’s called “The Very Impatient Caterpillar.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Buck.
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!
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. Am I a butterfly yet?
No.
How about now?
No.
No, no, no! Oh, 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? Oh, what am I going to do in here for two weeks? Can I get a comic book or something? What if I want a snack?
Hello? Hello? Two pizzas, please! My address? A chrysalis!
Hello? How long have I been in here? What if I need the bathroom? Anyone want to play a game?
It’s still 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, flap! Where are my wings?
Splat! Time for a new approach.
Okay, you can do this. You can be patient.
Oh, who am I kidding? I can’t be patient!
You are the little caterpillar that could!
I am the little caterpillar that couldn’t!
Get a grip! You can!
I can’t!
You can!
I can’t!
You can!
I can’t!
Can’t!
Day one: I can be patient.
Day two: Patience is all in the mind.
Day three: Be one with the chrysalis.
Day four: Deep breath in.
Day five: And out!
Look!
Day six, day seven: I’m doing it!
Day eight: Just be patient.
Day nine: Just be patient.
Day ten, day eleven: Two weeks later… 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?
Ugh!
I hope you enjoyed our story today. Thanks for reading with me! See you next time!
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