THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
Written by ERIC CARLE
Help students practice sequencing and story retelling with this interactive timeline inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Kindergarten
Skills Focused
40 Minutes
Easy
Prep
Lesson Focus
Students will:
Practice sequencing
Identify beginning, middle, and end
Retell story events
Identify days of the week
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What Teachers Are Saying
Ms. Jenkins
KINDERGARTEN teacher
“The Tasty Timeline craft made sequencing so much fun for my first graders! They were so proud to show how the caterpillar grew, and it truly helped them grasp the days of the week through a hands-on experience.”
Mr. Rivera
KINDERGARTEN teacher
“My students were completely engaged from start to finish. This craft isn't just a busy-work project; it's a brilliant retelling tool that aligns perfectly with our Common Core standards for identifying key story events.”