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Happy Thursday (Friday eve😊)
We are learning all about Caterpillars today!

2's Preschool

Story Time / Songs/ Fingerplay
The Crunching Munching Caterpillar” by Sheridan Cain & Jack Tickle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBBLJDYTWY
OR
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle https://www.youtubekids.com/watch?v=btFCtMhF3iI

Outdoor Play/Gross Motor (Full Body Movement)
*  Paint outside. Give your kiddos a paint brush and water and let them paint the house, trees, fence, or whatever you like. 

Free Play Time 
*build social/emotional muscles! Work on problem solving, language development and critical thinking skills through play

Music and Movement 
          Caterpillar Chant 
A caterpillar looks so small.
It is hardly there at all.
It munches on green leafy treats,
And it gets bigger as it eats.
It eats and eats, 'til pretty soon,
It wraps up tight in a cocoon.
When it wakes up it blinks its eyes
And says, "I'm now a butterfly

Hungry Caterpillar The Learning Station - You Tube

Art/Craft or Sensory Activity 
   * Make a caterpillar by printing with a cup. Practice printing and then try to print a caterpillar by printing the circles side by side.  Add antennae and feet with a marker


Prayer 
          *  Prayer: Thank you
Thank you for the world so sweet.
Thank you for the food we eat
Thank you for the birds that sing.
Thank you God for everything. 
          Amen

Extra:

“Caterpillars for Kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYbMScXPEV0


Social Emotional:
Glad monster Sad Monster 


Caterpillar Facts
Caterpillars eat their egg after they hatch. 


Most caterpillars are shades of green or brown and are relatively hairless, although in many families caterpillars are very hairy and often brightly colored. 



Caterpillars eat many leaves and grow very fast. 

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