The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This book supports children's listening and attention skills, helps them to recall the story and understand the life cycle of the butterfly (links with UTW and in-class caterpillar hatching).

Possible themes: Life cycle of the butterfly, counting and healthy eating. 

Key vocabulary: Caterpillar, cocoon and chrysalis, butterfly, egg, leaf, hungry, tiny, big fat, beautiful, through, apple, pear, plums, strawberries, oranges, chocolate cake, ice cream, a pickle, Swiss cheese, salami, a lollipop, cherry pie, sausage, a cupcake, watermelon, stomach ache, days of the week, days, weeks, numbers