The Very Impatient Caterpillar is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"The Very Impatient Caterpillar" by Ross Burach is a humorous and endearing children's book that introduces readers to a caterpillar who simply can't wait to become a butterfly. The caterpillar is eager to fly and tries various methods to speed up the process, from using a fan to doing exercises. However, despite its impatience, the caterpillar learns the importance of embracing the natural process of growth and transformation. Through Burach's vibrant and playful illustrations, young readers are entertained by the caterpillar's antics while also learning about the value of patience and appreciating the journey towards reaching one's goals. The book delivers a heartwarming message about the beauty of growth, allowing young readers to understand that some things take time and that patience can lead to remarkable outcomes.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Have students practice their questioning skills as you read the book.
- Have students sequence the important events in the story. This is an important skill when it comes to retelling a story.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Introduce or review how and why author’s use ellipses.
- Discuss patience with students and share strategies they can use to be more patient.
- Discuss the importance of self-advocacy and strategies students can use to advocate for themselves.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Edwards
- Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom Deluise
- The Little Butterfly That Could by Ross Burach
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