Tiny Tales Lesson Plan
Lesson 3 The Hungry Caterpillar and the Butterfly
## Course Information
The Tiny Tales course encourages toddlers to learn English through immersive story-based experiences. It nurtures language acquisition, cognitive development, and a passion for narratives by involving students in interactive tales and related activities.
**Age:** 2-6 years old
**Class Size:** 3 children
**Class Duration:** 1 hour
## General Reminder for Teachers:
1. As this project involves both wet and dry mediums, ensure a balance in activity pacing to allow for drying times.
2. Encourage creativity and individual expression in the artwork.
3. Provide assistance with cutting and handling paint, especially for younger students, to ensure safety and cleanliness.
4. Celebrate each child’s effort and unique creation to boost confidence and enjoyment in learning.
5. Document the activity with photos for classroom display and parent communication, capturing both group dynamics and individual contributions. Take 2 group photos and at least 2 individual photos for each child.
6. Distribute last lesson notes to parents by hand and use this opportunity to engage with parents, discussing their child's progress and experiences.
7. Performing demonstrations while explaining activities is critical to ensure that students understand the techniques and expectations clearly.
## Lesson 2: The Hungry Caterpillar and the Butterfly
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
1. Identify and name different fruits and understand the life cycle of a caterpillar through interactive art-making.
2. Develop fine motor skills through balloon stamping and collage techniques. 3. Engage in sensory exploration by using mixed media materials to add texture to their artwork.
**Materials List:**
- Balloons (enough for each student)
- Tempura paints in various colours
- Plates or trays for paint (use sponges for thin layers of paint for the fruit and caterpillar) - White and colours construction paper
- Pre-cut butterfly-shaped papers
- Black paper for butterfly feelers, head, and body
- Mixed media materials (e.g., fabric pieces, buttons, yarn)
- Scissors (for teacher use)
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- Glue sticks
- Markers
- Googly eyes (big size)
### Preparation:
Before the class, the teacher should:
1. Prepare a reading area and ensure a copy of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is available for storytelling.
2. Set up art stations with materials organized—balloons, plates or trays with paints, and sheets of construction paper.
3. Cut out balloon-shaped templates from white paper for the caterpillar bodies and fruit shapes.
4. Cut the feelers, head, and body of the butterfly from black paper.
5. Create samples of balloon-stamped caterpillars, fruits, and butterflies for demonstration.
### Class Details:
1. **Introduction (5 mins)**:
- Briefly read and discuss "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", focusing on the journey of the caterpillar and the different fruits it eats.
- Introduce the target vocabulary: caterpillar, fruit, butterfly.
2. **Balloon Stamping Activities (30 mins)**:
- **Activity 1 - Fruit (10 mins)**:
- Students choose a fruit from the story and use balloons to stamp on the fruit shapes with the appropriate paint colours.
- **Activity 2 - Caterpillar (10 mins)**:
- Students create a series of balloon stamps on their paper to form a caterpillar using the selected colours.
- **Activity 3 - Butterfly (10 mins)**:
- Demonstrate how to apply paint to one side of the pre-cut butterfly paper, fold it to make a symmetry print using the balloon stamp.
3. **Decoration and Assembly (15 mins)**:
- **Decoration of Butterfly (5 mins)**:
- Students stick the pre-cut black feelers, head, and body onto their butterfly symmetry prints.
- **Decoration of Fruit (5 mins)**:
- Students add textures to their stamped fruits using glue and mixed media materials. - **Decoration and Assembly of Caterpillar (5 mins)**:
- After the caterpillar stamps dry, students draw legs, stick googly eyes, and cut out the caterpillar shapes.
- Each student decides where to cut a hole in the fruit (as if the caterpillar has eaten through it) and attach their caterpillar.
4. **Clean-Up and Wrap-Up (5 mins)**:
- Assist children with cleaning up their spaces.
- Organize materials and ensure all supplies are cleaned and stored properly.
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- Take group photos and individual photos of each child with their artwork, ensuring every child is included.
## Image References for Art and Craft product:
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## Image References for undesirable product:
1. The colours mixed and created some dark colours and the overall colour use make the product less appealing.
2. A lot of empty space on the wings. Remind children to fill the wing with colours. 
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