"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by, Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by, Eric Carle

Happy 42nd Anniversary!!!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published for the first time on 3/20/69.  It is a fantastic book.  Kids love it, and it promotes language.

Below are examples of how The Very Hungry Caterpillar can be used for language:

• The book can easily be signed and read to an infant.  When my Son was under one, he loved looking at the pictures, as well as watching my hands move.
• Counting
• Days of the week
• Categories: food items
• Size
• Sequencing: Metamorphosis of the caterpillar turning into a butterfly (beginning, middle, end)
• Identifying: Request that the child points to specific pictures.  This can begin prior to age 1.
• Labeling: Child will begin to label pictures as the book is repeatedly read.  This may also occur before the age of 1.
• Eventually the caregiver can pause while reading phrases in the book, and the child may "fill-in the blank."
• ...and SO much more!

Books are FUN!!!

(There will be a post on phonemic awareness in the future.)