the caterpillar and the polliwog by jack kent

Point out that even after the caterpillar’s metamorphosis, the body parts are still the same.Ī hilarious story of a caterpillar who could not wait long enough to transform explains to children that the metamorphosis will take some time. If possible, place a picture of a butterfly and a caterpillar for children to compare these parts. These are the head, thorax, and abdomen.Įmphasize that all insects have these unique body parts. Show children pictures and focus on insects’ basic body parts and functions. This is also a great opportunity to discuss the caterpillar’s anatomy.

Use words that describe the color, size, and shape. Help children develop their oral language skills by asking them to describe each of the insects. Use this book to teach children counting skills. If possible, use videos or pictures of children showing the caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.ĭiscuss scientific facts, such as the preparation the caterpillar has to make before entering the chrysalis and the time it takes to turn into an adult. This counting book is a great read for young children to teach about the concept of metamorphosis. talks about the adventures of the ten caterpillars as they explore the world. Ten Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr. Paper collages can be created easily by children with proper guidance.

Use this book to teach children about Eric Carle’s style of illustration.

They can also name the color of the food the caterpillar ate. Children can match the food with the day it was eaten. Have children name the pictures on the book and count the food the caterpillar ate each day. It can teach numbers from one to ten, different colors, days of the week, sizes, and vocabulary words. Great for a Science lesson, this book can be used to teach a variety of preschool concepts. It teaches the butterfly’s life cycle by providing an illustration of the scientific process of change that happens.

Published more than five decades ago and translated into more than fifty different languages, with numerous awards for its narration and illustration, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic on its own.Ī unique way of presentation, the pages are die cut and some in accordion style the book’s format provides an interactive activity for children.

The caterpillar and the polliwog by jack kent