Creative learning activities for 3-5 year old’s.
The Letter C: Download the complete lessons below.
Cc is for Caterpillar includes acting out the life cycle of a butterfly and using the life cycle printable with life cycle toys. Also available are step-by-step instructions for creating butterflies from coffee filters, and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Butterfly Activities.
In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting.
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What’s included in Cc is for Caterpillar?
Preschool Butterfly Activities
Play Act the Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Caterpillar Life Cycle Toy & Printable
Grow Your Own Butterfly Kit
Hunt for Butterflies and Caterpillars
Color the Caterpillar
Learning Opportunities
Life cycle of a butterfly
Creativity through art
Caterpillar & butterfly’s needs
The habits of butterfly’s and caterpillars
Coloring a picture properly
Book About Butterflies
Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert
The Mystery of the Monarchs by Barb Rosenstock
Bird, Butterfly, Eel by James Prosek
Caterpillar poem by Christina Rossetti from Doubleday’s Favorite Poems: Old and New
+ More
Curious how to use Cc is for Caterpillar in your home?
On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about caterpillars can look.
After Downloading:
1
Familiarize
Decide on the resources you plan to use.
Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.
2
Book List
Check out books from the library.
Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.
3
Determine the printable you plan to use.
Such as the coloring pages and activity printable.
4
Materials Needed
Purchase supplies
Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.
Cc is for Caterpillar
Supplies List
The activities you choose from Cc is for Caterpillar will determine the supplies you need.
Activity Items
Arts & Crafts
Alphabet Wall Display
Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between a caterpillar, train, acorn, and more displays.
They are a great review tool too!
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