ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten ???? Kids Read Aloud | THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle
Hello, friends! Today, we have a fun story to share with you. It’s called “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Are you ready to find out what happens? Let’s begin!
Once upon a time, in the light of the moon, there was a tiny egg resting on a leaf. What do you think is inside the egg? Maybe a chicken? Or a duck? How about an alligator? It could even be a zebra! But let’s see what really comes out!
One Sunday morning, the warm sun came up, and guess what happened? The egg started to wiggle and jiggle. Then, out popped a tiny caterpillar! He was very hungry and ready for an adventure.
Our little caterpillar friend was so hungry that he started to look for some food. He ate and ate and ate! Can you imagine what he might eat? Maybe some apples, pears, or even strawberries!
Did you know that caterpillars are baby butterflies? They eat a lot so they can grow big and strong. After eating, they turn into a chrysalis, which is like a cozy sleeping bag. Then, they transform into beautiful butterflies!
Here are some fun facts about caterpillars and butterflies:
Next time you see a caterpillar, remember that it’s on its way to becoming a butterfly. Isn’t nature amazing? Thank you for joining us for story time. We hope you had fun learning about the very hungry caterpillar!
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft: Gather some craft supplies like paper plates, markers, colored paper, and glue. Create a simple life cycle of a butterfly using these materials. Divide a paper plate into four sections and draw or paste pictures to represent each stage: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly. As you create, talk about what happens at each stage and how the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
Nature Walk Observation: Take a walk outside with an adult and look for caterpillars or butterflies. Bring a notebook and draw what you see. Can you find any caterpillars munching on leaves? Or butterflies fluttering around flowers? Write down or draw your observations and share them with your friends or family. Discuss why caterpillars and butterflies are important to nature.
Food Sorting Game: Gather some toy fruits or pictures of different foods. Pretend to be the hungry caterpillar and sort the foods into two groups: foods that a caterpillar might eat (like leaves and fruits) and foods they wouldn’t eat (like pizza or ice cream). Talk about why caterpillars need to eat certain foods to grow and how this helps them become butterflies.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] Welcome to Story Time with Ryan and Toby! Today’s special guest reader is here, and we are reading “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Let’s get started!
In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on the leaf. I wonder what’s in it! A chicken? A duck? An alligator? An ostrich? It’s a caterpillar for sure! Oh, wait and see—it could be a zebra!
One Sunday morning, the warm sun came up, and out of the
