Unit: Caterpillar Date: February 13 – 17
Objectives, Concept, and Guiding Questions
Community Visits
Books and Objects
Big and Small Group Activities
Choices
Over-arching Goal of Unit/Concept:
As our toddlers begin to transition into exploring insects, we will learn about Caterpillar’s.
- We will explore more how insects get around, thrive and survive.
-What does a caterpillar turn into?
What does the caterpillar like to eat?
What color is a caterpillar?




American History Museum
- We will go to Wonder place and see how things go around. Cause and effect!
The Natural History Museum: Insects
We will see how insects survive



Books
- In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming
- I went Walking by Sue Williams
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Objects
- Mirrors
- Pictures
- Dolls
- Insects
- Pop Its
- Basketballs
Art
- We will get to pain to make a leaf for our very hungry caterpillar
Sensory Play
Music
- Continue signing our favorite songs during free play, and transitioning.
Playground
- Continue going to the playground. Practice climbing, walking, and throwing






Books (C/SE/FM)
Climber (FM, C, SE)
Sensory Table (FM, C, SE)
Foam Blocks (FM, C, SE)
Baby dolls (FM/C/SE)

Key:
FM: Fine motor
GM: Gross motor
C: Cognitive
SE: Social emotional