The Very Hungry Caterpillar (In-School) - Arts and Heritage St. Albert

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (In-School)

Grade(s): Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1

Location: In School

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Teacher Provides: Water, paper towel and desk covering

Volunteers: 4–6 recommended

Booking Requirements: School must book two programs on one day with a lunch break in-between. If booking three programs in a day, school must provide a room that classes can rotate through for the full day. Please note that if requirements cannot be met, in-school programs may not be possible for your school.

The instructor will read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to students and use it to inspire their art. This story provides a creative review of the days of the week, discusses healthy food choices and offers an introduction to metamorphosis.

Students experiment with wire and fibre sculpture to create caterpillar bodies and learn collage techniques to create colourful transparent wings. Once dry, tie the wings to the caterpillar bodies and see how they emerge as beautiful sun catchers for display at home or in the classroom!

 

Curriculum

  • Art 
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 
  • (K–Art) Respond to, explore and develop confidence through art 
  • (1–Art) Explore form and function and develop decorative styles 

 

Student Outcomes

  • Discover practical skills and explore various modes while experimenting with a new medium
  • Demonstrates skills in oral, written and visual literacy
  • Demonstrates attentive listening and viewing (follows one or two-step instructions)

 

Suggested Pairing

  • My Shapes and Sizes Book – Art Gallery of St. Albert

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