THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR TODDLER BOOK UNIT Theme: Growth & Healthy Choices

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR 

by Eric Carle

This is an absolute cornerstone for any early childhood and Kindergarten curriculum! The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of the most beloved books of all time, and it is a powerful teaching tool. It beautifully weaves together the lifecycle of a butterfly, days of the week, healthy food choices, and foundational counting skills.

8 Pages trace the wording and color 

P is for pear 

L is for leaf 

S is for salimi 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace, color, and cut out ice cream cone 

Trace, color, and cut out watermelon 

Trace and Color the caterpillar 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Color in the 10 frame with the correct number of dots 

1 page of categorizing healthy food vs junk food 

1 page color the food 

2 pages trace the lines 

2 pages matching –color-cut-glue 

1 page circle the largest and color 

1 page circle the smallest and color 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers 1-15 

2 pages Scissor practice 

37 Picture Cards 

Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters 

4 Key Teaching Points 

3 Puzzles 

Puppet Sticks in B/W & color for students to retell story 

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THE COLOR MONSTER: a story about emotions MATCHING, COUNTING, AND FINE MOTOR

THE COLOR MONSTER

by Anna Lienas

MATCHING, COUNTING, AND FINE MOTOR

Theme: Colorful Feelings: Identifying, Sorting, and Regulating Our Emotions 

Focus: The Color Monster wakes up feeling confused, mixed up, and multicolored! With the help of a kind friend, he learns to separate his feelings and put each one into its own special jar. This unit focuses on the logic of emotional categorization. Children learn that all feelings are okay, but that separating and naming them helps our brains and bodies feel calm, orderly, and understood.

39 sets of cards to match 

3 pages of tracing lines 

1 page counting objects 1-4 (color-cut-glue) 

1 page counting objects 5-8 (color-cut-glue) 

1 page trace numbers 1-25 

10 student puppet sticks

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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR MATCHING, COUNTING, AND FINE MOTOR

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 

by Eric Carle
MATCHING, COUNTING, AND FINE MOTOR

The plot follows a very hungry caterpillar that consumes a variety of foods before pupating and becoming a butterfly. It incorporates elements that contribute to early childhood education, including counting, days of the week, and food.

37 sets of cards to match 

3 pages of tracing lines 

1 page counting objects 1-4 (color-cut-glue) 

1 page counting objects 5-8 (color-cut-glue) 

1 page trace numbers 1-25 

6 student puppet sticks in color & B/W

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THE DETECTIVE DOG TODDLER BOOK UNIT Theme: Sensory Science: Clues, Deduction, and Caring for Books

The Detective Dog 

by Julia Donaldson

Theme : Sensory Science: Clues, Deduction, and Caring for Books

Focus: Detective dog Nell reminds us that the world is full of sensory information waiting to be discovered. When the school’s library books suddenly disappear, Nell uses her extraordinary sense of smell to follow a trail of clues. This unit focuses on the logic of cause-and-effect deduction.

8 Pages trace the wording and color 

2 pages matching 

B is for books 

P is for Peter 

N is for Nell 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and Color the dog 

Trace and Color the boy 

Dot Dauber N 

Numbers I-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

2 pages math1-6 

1 page color the book bags 

1 page match the shape 

1 page find the one that is different 

2 pages matching-color-cut-glue pages 

What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers I-25 

2 pages Scissor practice 

Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child -Friendly Discussion Starters 

4 Key Teaching Points 

CRAFT NELL’S SENSORY CLUE TRAIL!
3 Puzzles 

Puppet Sticks in color for students to retell story

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LITTLE SPROUTS CAMPING UNIT Theme: Teamwork, Camp Safety

LITTLE SPROUTS CAMPING UNIT

•Theme A: "Camp Smart, Camp Safe!" (Focuses on identifying safety gear and following rules).

•Theme B: "The Trailblazer's Teamwork" (Focuses on helping friends with tasks like setting up the tent or rolling sleeping bags).

•Theme C: "Our Forest Classroom" (Focuses on respect for nature and observing wildlife).

7 Pages trace the wording and color 

H is for hiking 

C is for climbing 

S is for sleeping 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and color the tent 

Color the compass 

Dot to Dot map 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number Numbers 

6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Color in the 10 frame with the correct number of dots 

1 page color the tents 

2 pages trace the lines 

2 pages matching –color-cut-glue 

1 page circle and color what is shortest 

1 page circle and color what is tallest 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers 1-25 

2 pages Scissor practice 

14 Picture Cards 

8 Comprehension Questions 

5 Vocabulary Words with definitions 

4 Child –Friendly Discussion Starters

4 Key Teaching Points 

3 Puzzle

Puppet Sticks in color & B/W for students to retell story

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FROM THE CRAYONS SEQUENCING CRAFT

Happy Father’s Day From the Crayons

by Drew Daywalt

SEQUENCING BOOK CRAFT

Red Crayon loves his dad because he draws the most perfect hearts. Green crayon loves his grandad, who has a real green thumb. And Purple crayon appreciates his mom on Father's Day, even if she colors outside the lines. In this inclusive celebration of all kinds of families, the Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit show how much the crayons love celebrating their dads-and other family members--on Father's Day.

Set of sequencing for the story

1 Easy Version to color

1 Harder Version student will put in order

1 Teachers Example in color

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PENNY AND HER SONG TODDLER BOOK UNIT Theme: Self-Regulation, Creative Expression, and Family Consideration

Penny and Her Song 

by Kevin Henkes

Unit Overview: Penny and Her Song Theme: Self-Regulation, Creative Expression, and Family Consideration.

Focus: Penny comes home from school with a song she made up all by herself. She wants to sing it immediately, but her parents keep asking her to be quiet because the babies are sleeping. The unit focuses on emotional timing-learning that having a great idea is wonderful, but finding the right time to share it is a key part of living in a family or classroom community.

Trace and color Penny 

Trace and color Mama 

Trace and color Papa 

Trace and color babies 

P is for Penny 

M is for Mama 

P is for Papa 

Alphabet practice upper and lowercase 

Trace and color the number six 

Trace and color the seahorse 

Numbers 1-5 Paste pictures under correct number 

Numbers 6-10 Paste pictures under correct numbers 

3 pages Color in the 10 frame with the correct number of dots 

1 page color the mirrors 

2 pages trace the lines 

2 pages matching – color-cut-glue 

1 page circle and color the shortest 

1 page circle and color the tallest 

2 pages What comes next? color-cut-paste 

Trace numbers 1-20 

2 pages Scissor practice 

10 Pocket Chart pictures with name 

8 Comprehension Questions 

Puppet Sticks in color for students to retell story

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