The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story and Activity

Materials for Caterpillar Necklace

 Red, yellow, and green construction paper
 Dyed pasta (baggy, noodles, vinegar, food coloring)
 Yarn or string (shoe string or pipe cleaner)
 Single hole punch

Directions for Making the Caterpillar Necklace Craft

1. Cut out red paper circles about 1 inch in diameter. Punch a single hole in each one. 
2. Make the caterpillar’s head. Cut out construction paper face and glued on some eyes and antennae.
Punch a hole in the face for stringing later.

Possible COR Anecdotes:

Reading Book First:

Level 1: P. Reading (points to familiar objects in book)
                                            Q. Book Enjoyment & Knowledge (turns pages)
                                 Level 2: L. Speaking (2or3 word phrase)
                                               P. Reading (labels what he/she sees)
                                              Q. Book Enjoyment & Knowledge (turns pages 1 at a time)
Lacing Activity:  
Level 1: A. Initiative and planning (moves reaching a desired object.)
                                            J. Fine Motor Skills (picks up objects)
                                          CC. Experimenting, predicting, and drawing conclusions (preforms action)
                        Level 2: A. Initiative & Planning (indicates he/she wants to lace)
                                           B. Problem Solving with Materials (asks for help)
                                            C. Reflection (Leaves and comes back to activity)
                                          E. Building Relationships with Adults (communicates using 1 word)
                                           F. Building Relationships with Other Children (laces near another child)
                                          G. Community (cleans up after)
                                          V. Patterns (lining up the noodles)
                             CC. Experimenting, predicting, and drawing conclusions (trial and error)