Eric carle lesson plans for toddlers

Let your little ones explore and learn with a fun and engaging activity for preschoolers inspired by the beloved Eric Carle classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With these activities, your preschoolers will have plenty of opportunity to stretch their imaginations, get creative, and learn about the life cycle of a caterpillar - all while having an amazing time!

These FREE Printables and Unit Studies for Eric Carle's Books will help you expand on what your kids are learning through these beloved books.

Eric Carle is a name Moms everywhere are familiar with. On his birthday, we feature the top 10 Eric Carle books and crafts for toddlers to read and make!

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Do you want to try one of our lesson plans for free? This fun movement-based lesson plan is full of engaging musical activities with an animal theme. It was designed for PreK and Kindergarten-aged kids, but lower elementary kids love these activities too! What’s included: List of simple materials (things you probably already have) List ... Read More about Free Lesson Plan!

One of my absolute favorite units to teach throughout the year has got to be my Eric Carle author study. Usually my little nuggets have been exposed to Eric Carle's work before they come to me, but it's mostly superficial. They have heard the classics, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, The Grouchy Ladybug, etc. However, they haven't REALLY been exposed to the amazing person, author and illustrator that he is!! I pack my classroom library FULL of the classics and those…

Looking for some story time crafts for kids? Check out this roundup of the best ideas that will keep your little ones entertained for hours!

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