{"product_id":"summer-books-for-your-classroom-a1966","title":"Summer Books For Your Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile they tend to pick several favorites that they return to again and again, children enjoy reading new and exciting books as well. Allie, creator of the blog No Time for Flash Cards, has put together a great list of summer reads inspired by Eric Carle's \"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" that your students are sure to love!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaterpillar Book List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar\" by Helen Brawley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Bob and Otto\" by Robert O. Bruel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Crunching Munching Caterpillar\" by Sheridan Cain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" by Eric Carle (of course!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"From Caterpillar to Butterfly\" by Deborah Heligiman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you read about caterpillars, here are a few learning extensions you can explore. Consider giving your students first-hand experience with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-207-life-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elife cycle\u003c\/a\u003e by raising your own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2063-butterfly-pavilion.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly farm\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete with habitat and voucher for live larvae, Insect Lore's Live Butterfly Garden provides a great starter kit for this learning exercise. Plan a fun excursion around the school yard where children can search for live caterpillars and you can discuss, as a class, the perfect habitat for these insects. Think about incorporating fun crafts during art time or making \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echaracter puppets\u003c\/a\u003e to go along with your story choices. This summer theme provides many opportunities for fun and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/03\/caterpillar-books.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Birthday \"The Very Caterpillar\" - Caterpillar Books | No Time for Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734078726169,"sku":"A1966","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/summer-books-for-your-classroom-a1966","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}