Ee is for Eric Carle

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Invite your class to an Eric Carle Day!

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This themed day uses Eric Carle, famous author and illustrator as a springboard to celebrate Ee.

Slide One:  Informational Text about this famous author/Illustrator

Slide Two:  What made you happy this year?  Place on caterpillar.

Slide Three:  If I wrote a book about this year!

Slide Four:  Let's Make Words from caterpillar

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The resource includes:

Craft (caterpillar for showcasing student writing)

Comprehension (sequencing, story elements)

Writing ("How I have Grown" "If I could write a book about this year")

Word Work (Syllables, Making Words)

Math Game

Caterpillar (Favorite moments)

If you loved these you may enjoy the entire Author Study.

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This packet is filled with information on Eric Carle the author/illustrator.

That information is followed up with literature activities and crafts using 7 of his stories!

Eric Carle and the books used in this packet are a terrific "springboard" for teaching reading and writing strategies and skills. 

Each story has writing, word work, comprehension and critical thinking activities to follow the story.

Vocabulary cards are colorful and can be used in a center, posting or read the room. 

A craft accompanies each book using paint, sponges, water colors and tissue paper. The crafts are simple and perfect for posting on bulletin boards or writing. 

Many of the stories also contain informational text and graphic organizers for recalling the information and then reporting.

A Skill Center is also available for each animal or insect based on a language skill.

The packet includes information on Eric Carle and an opportunity for students to create a class book on their favorite stories. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Grouchy Ladybug

Mr. Seahorse

The Mixed Up Chameleon

The Foolish Tortoise

Rooster Off To See the World

Hermit Crab

Literature written for children is a perfect way to learn about animals and insects.

If you are doing an animal unit in the near future this packet is perfect for your class!

Seahorse: young in the water

Turtle/Tortoise: compare and contrast

Ladybug: how helpful to the farmer

Hungry Caterpillar: life cycle

Rooster: animal groups (mammal, fish, bird, etc.)

Hermit Crab: Protection

Mixed up Chameleon (camouflage)

Enjoy!