This is a catchy fingerplay counting song about caterpillars falling asleep and then waking up into a beautiful butterfly. This song can be used for toddlers and preschoolers during group time.
Lyrics
Five little caterpillars wiggling on a leaf...
One falls off, goes to sleep.
Close her eyes and wait a week,
Up comes a butterfly floating on the breeze.
Four little caterpillars wiggling on a leaf,
One falls off, goes to sleep.
Close his eyes and wait a week,
Up comes a butterfly floating on the breeze.
Three little caterpillars wiggling on a leaf,
One falls off, goes to sleep.
Close her eyes and wait a week,
Up comes a butterfly floating on the breeze.
Two little caterpillars wiggling on a leaf,
One falls off, goes to sleep.
Close his eyes and wait a week,
Up comes a butterfly floating on the breeze.
One little caterpillar wiggling on a leaf,
She falls off, goes to sleep.
Close her eyes and wait a week,
Up comes a butterfly floating on the breeze.
No more caterpillars, no more leaves!
Five little butterflies floating on the breeze.
Hints and Tips
- Learn the hand actions to the song
Reference
Nursery Rhyme Finger Play – Five Little Caterpillars by Alina Celeste, YouTube
