Engaging Preschool Lesson Plan: 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle
Lesson Plan on "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Objective: Students will engage with the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, learning about the days of the week, counting, and the lifecycle of a butterfly. Grade Level: Preschool Duration: 45 minutes Materials: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book by Eric Carle Days of the week chart Counting objects (e.g., plastic fruits, blocks) Butterfly lifecycle chart or visuals Craft supplies (construction paper, markers, glue, scissors) Coloring pages related to the story Lesson Plan Introduction (10 minutes) Greeting and Warm-Up: Welcome students and briefly introduce the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Story Reading: Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to the class, showing the pictures and engaging students by asking questions about the story as you read. Activity 1: Days of the Week (10 minutes) Discussion: Review the days of the week mentioned in the s...