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The Very Hungry Caterpillar 

Theme Activities & Printables 

This classic book is always a favourite and is a must have in your school's library. Just in case you do not have the book, you can get your copy HERE. The story line is simple, yet there are so many concepts that you can cover. The illustrations are captivating like all of  the Eric Carle's artwork. 

Below you will find links to The Very Hungry Caterpillar resources sorted by topics and concepts. Click on the links and you will be directed to the page where you can download the resources.

The very hungry caterpillar activities and printable for preschool
Counting
Graph

Counting 1 to 10 Worksheets

Practice to counting one - to - one correspondence with  these adorable worksheets. You can download some of the counting worksheets for free below or get the bundle set and you will receive all nine counting worksheets in one file for $2.50.  

 

These worksheets are great because you do not have to use the same worksheets for every class or every child. As you can see, there are a variety of worksheets; with different layouts as well as level of difficulty that can you choose from to suit your children's ability or preference. 

Math

   Counting one-to-one correspondence   

Free Counting Puzzle Printable

Practice counting one - to - one correspondence with this counting puzzle printable, great for individual learning time or for the math centers. 

 

Click on the button below to get your copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Numbers 1 to 10 Puzzle Counting Printable.

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar Counting 1 to 10 Printable.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Numbers and Counting Worksheets Set. Practice to count one to one correspondence from 1 to 10  with these worksheets.

Counting Worksheets

Bundle Set

Free

Free

Numbers and Counting Worksheets

 

If you need more counting activities for revision and practice, you can download the numbers and counting worksheets. You can pick and choose from the variations of worksheets available such as counting and write the number activity, color to match the number, matching items with numbers and number words and more!

Some of the worksheets are free for download below or you can get the bundle set and receive all nine counting worksheets in one file. 

Free

Free

Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence within 10 worksheet. Count the items and write the numbers.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence within 5 worksheet. Color the items to match the numbers worksheet.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence within 10 worksheet. Color the items to match the numbers worksheet.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet. Match the items with numbers and the number words.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet. Match the items with numbers and the number words.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet using five frames.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet using ten frames.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar counting one-to-one correspondence worksheet

   graph / Chart   

 Food Printable for Graphing

 

Graphing or creating chart with your children is a great way to explore basic math concepts , reinforce mathematical thinking skills and build vocabulary. 

After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar book, you can create a graph or chart of the food the caterpillar ate from Monday to Sunday. 

I have made a set of free printable of the food pictures that you can use to create the graph. This food printable can be used for other activities like patterning, counting, story dramatisation and more!

Click the button to get your copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable.

Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable. You can use these printable to create graph or chart, for patterning or counting activities, story dramatization and more!
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable. You can use these printable to create graph or chart, for patterning or counting activities, story dramatization and more!
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable. You can use these printable to create graph or chart, for patterning or counting activities, story dramatization and more!

Graphing Worksheet

After creating a food chart with your class and if you would like an extra practice on graphing for your children, you can download the worksheets. There are two different worksheets you can choose from.

 

I let the children work in a pair, each doing a different worksheet. After they are done, they can both compare their graph and talk about what is the same or different. It is a great way to help your children not only learn to count and graph but also reinforce their thinking and observational skills.

Another option that you can do is let the children compare the graphs on the worksheets with the 'real' graph based on the book. Talk about which food are missing, which food items have the same number, etc.

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Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar graphing worksheet. Practice to count and create a graph.
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar graphing worksheet. Practice to count and create a graph.
Patterning

   Patterning   

 Food Printable for Patterning

 

If you have already downloaded this food printable from the 'Graph' section, you can skip this. If you haven't, you can get this set of multi-purpose food printable based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar book.

 

Other than to create a graph, this printable can also be used to let your children create their own patterns using the different food the caterpillar ate. 

Click the button to get your copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable.

Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable. You can use these printable to create graph or chart, for patterning or counting activities, story dramatization and more!
Download free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable. You can use these printable to create graph or chart, for patterning or counting activities, story dramatization and more!
Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar food printable for creating patterns.

18 Patterning Strips Printable

 

Practice to continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC and ABBC patterns with these pattern strips. 

 

Click the button below to get a free copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar pattern strips printable.

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pattern Strips Printable. Practice to continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC and ABBC patterns, suitable for pre-k and kindergarten level.
Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pattern Strips Printable. Practice to continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC and ABBC patterns, suitable for pre-k and kindergarten level.
Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pattern Strips Printable. Practice to continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC and ABBC patterns, suitable for pre-k and kindergarten level.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Theme Patterning Worksheets Set. Practice to create and continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB and ABC patterns.

Patterning Worksheet

These patterning worksheets are great for revision or for fast finishers. There are nine different worksheets to help your children practice to create or continue AB, AAB, ABB, AABB, ABC patterns as well as their own patterns. Check out the worksheets below.

 

You can download some of the worksheets for free below. Save time and get the bundle set, which includes all nine patterning worksheets in one file for only $2.90.

Free

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AB patterns.

Free

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AABB patterns.

Free

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AAB and ABB patterns.

Free

Free The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue ABC patterns.
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AB patterns.
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AAB and ABB patterns.
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue AABB patterns.
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Practice to continue ABC patterns.
 The Very Hungry Caterpillar patterning worksheet. Create your own pattern worksheet.
Measurement
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