Build vocabulary, counting skills, and life science concepts with this comprehensive resource pack based on Eric Carle’s beloved classic! Children explore the caterpillar’s journey through hands-on activities that develop language, mathematics, and understanding of butterfly metamorphosis—perfect for spring units celebrating growth and transformation.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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21 Vocabulary Picture Cards – Story-based cards with real photography
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Beginner Matching Set – 27 pairs including identical, similar, and 2-piece jigsaw puzzles
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Days of the Week Sequencing Cards – 7 cards with caterpillar dot counting system
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Story Sequencing Cards – 26 cards across 5 colour-coded sets (Monday-Friday)
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My Butterfly Life Cycle Sorting Mat – 6 apple-shaped cards with self-correcting guides
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My Foods Sorting Mat – 21 food counters + 3 blank counters for nutritional sorting
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Complete Instructions – Implementation guide with teaching strategies
PERFECT FOR:
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Spring units exploring life cycles, growth, and transformation
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Building counting and numerical concepts through concrete materials
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Developing days of the week and temporal understanding
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Learning butterfly metamorphosis and life science concepts
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Exploring nutritional awareness through food classification
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ESL and vocabulary development through story-based learning
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Sequential thinking and story retelling practice
KEY FEATURES:
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Spring Learning Theme: Butterfly life cycle perfect for spring nature study
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Montessori-Inspired Design: Self-correcting materials support independent learning
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Caterpillar Dot System: Visual counting system for teaching days of the week
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Real Photos: Authentic images for vocabulary development
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Colour-Coded Materials: Self-correction throughout all components
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Progressive Difficulty: Supports varied developmental readiness
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Multi-Sensory Approach: Hands-on sorting, matching, and sequencing activities
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Classroom Ready: Print, laminate, and use
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Develop vocabulary through story-based categorisation
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Build mathematical concepts through counting and sequencing
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Establish temporal understanding (days of the week)
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Apply life science concepts (butterfly metamorphosis)
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Strengthen nutritional awareness (fruits versus treats)
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Enhance sequential thinking through story retelling
IDEAL FOR:
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Preschool and kindergarten spring learning
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Montessori prepared environments
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Home education vocabulary and counting curricula
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ESL and early language instruction
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Special education multi-sensory support
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Independent learning centres and literacy activities
Transform Eric Carle’s timeless story into comprehensive spring learning with this Montessori-inspired resource collection supporting language, mathematics, and science concepts through hands-on exploration.
ENHANCE YOUR STORY EXPERIENCE!
👉 Watch The Very Hungry Caterpillar
This read-aloud perfectly complements the activities in this Story Corner pack, allowing children to experience the story while practicing their new skills.
