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 Poetry Worksheets and Lesson Plans

April is National Poetry Month. Whether you read or write poetry, or both, if you're a homeschooler, teacher, you'll want poetry activities to celebrate. Use these internet links to explore, expand and enjoy poetry more. Perhaps you've always felt an inner nudging to write poems. Maybe you've written some but feel shy sharing it? Wouldn't this be an excellent time to allow your inner poet a little fresh air? I've compiled a selection of poetry resources for you to pack in your writer's toolbox to start your journey. Free Printable Poetry Prompts and Activities

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