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Big Bug and Little Bug Instructional VideoBig Bug and Little Bug Instructional Video
Publisher
ABCMouse
Resource Details
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Grade
Pre-K - 2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:23
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2014
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Instructional Video

Big Bug and Little Bug

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Impart the value of kindness and reinforce rhyming CVC words with a short video about a bug who offers help to another bug in need.

68 Views 42 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rhyming, rhyming words, beginning reading, kindness, reading, bugs, helping, cvc words

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage learners to read along with the video's subtitles 
  • Brainstorm additional words that rhyme with bug
  • Invite pupils to share personal stories of kindness

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members can see user comments and suggested videos if the video is not in full screen 
  • The resource is the second of five in a series of videos showcasing fables and stories created for early readers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Inspires young children to act kindly
  • Offers closed captioning to view bigger and clearer text 
  • Cartoon insects boost engagement

Cons

  • Blurry subtitles may prove challenging for some viewers to read properly

Common Core

RF.K.2.a RF.K.2.d

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