The Grouchy Ladybug Teacher Resources

Young scholars investigate the life cycle of ants, ladybugs, and butterflies. They list the four stages of the butterfly life cycle, define symmetry and observe how ants make homes in dirt.

Students pair up and talk about a story, plot, or incident they are working on in writing workshop. Ask the listener to note when his interest is piqued and to share those moments with the storyteller. Those points of intrigue are all...

First graders create artwork to explore how colors can show emotions.

Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of caterpillars. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...

Students study conflict resolution. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read a book about anger and watch a puppet skit about how to handle conflicts. Students create their own puppet skit about conflict resolution.

Students engage in a variety of fun art activities about butterflies and lady bugs. Eric Carle's books are used as an opener for the lessons. They make t-shirts, sandwiches and a lady bug paper weight.

Third graders practice measuring different objects. They discover the concepts of ratio and proportion and practice converting numbers into the correct unit. They read stories as well to help them with the concepts.

Second graders get many opportunities to practice their measurement skills.

Second graders observe and demonstrate how to measure different objects. They listen to the book "Corduroy," and measure different aspects of a teddy bear, discuss how to measure using a variety of units of measurement, and complete a...

First graders keep track of time throughout the day by recording the time and what activity they are doing at that particular hour. They keep both analog and digital time.

First graders explore characteristics of ladybugs. They view ladybugs in ventilated containers and discuss their observations. Students read a story about ladybugs and create a glue picture of a ladybug.

Young scholars employ a literary hook to promote number and color mastery through a hands-on craft experience. They participate in a mini-lesson on ladybugs. Students encounter what they are, what they look like and what do they eat.

A video of the book "The Grouchy Ladybug", written by Eric Carle. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

Lesson using the books Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown and The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle along with graphic organizers to start a discussion about respect. Students then create flyers about respect to hang around the school. Lesson...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson uses The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle to teach students predict the outcome of a story by using clues provided in pictures and in repeated texts. Ideas for direct teaching, guided practice, and...

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

The students will thoughtfully listen to a story read aloud and comprehend the sequence of events. This lesson plan will culminate units completed in science and math and will incorporate literature, science, and math.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will play a rhythm instrument, individually or with other students at the appropriate time during the song.

This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.