Free Printable Very Hungry Caterpillar Coloring Pages, Crafts, Game, Lessons

Childrens' illustrator Eric Carle is best known for his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a little caterpillar eats his way through different foods each day of the week. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is used in preschool and kindergarten classrooms teach and explore caterpillars and butterflies, sequencing and days of the week. Click here for Free Printable Eric Carle Activities from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Free Printable Easter Bunny Crafts, Coloring Pages

I'm a good Catholic girl. So Easter, for me, is about the resurrection of Jesus, first and foremost. But I'm not going to lie--I love the secular parts too. Easter baskets, candy, egg decorating, bunnies, baby animals, spring--somehow those things make my celebration of Christ more meaningful. If you enjoy secular Easter, here are free printable Easter bunny crafts. I've included printable activities based on my two favorite bunnies, Peter Rabbit and the Velveteen Rabbit, too. Parents and teachers, you'll want these for preschool classroom fun. Free Printable Easter Bunny Crafts for Preschool

Book Activities from Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Is there anyone who won't be glad to see the back end of winter 2014? Well, don't worry you parents of bored kids, teacher-mama has more children's literature activities. Hands-on lesson plans with story, game, craft and snack. Today's is on "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?" and "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. Book Activities from Brown Bear, Brown Bear

Free Printable Stone Soup Activities

The legend of "Stone Soup" is timeless. It's been used around Thanksgiving to teach sharing. Stone Soup could easily have been a metaphor for the Native American and pilgrim relationship. The story has been retold many times, notably by Marcia Brown, Ann McGovern and Jon J. Muth. Stone Soup is sacred text in preschool and elementary classrooms. If you are teaching Stone Soup, here are free printable activities. As an educator and homeschooler, I've used "Stone Soup" over the years. Read on  Free Printable 'Stone Soup' Games, Activities and Lesson Plans