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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

5 minutes

A small caterpillar emerges from an egg and begins eating everything in sight. Finally, it is no longer hungry or small. It builds a cocoon and transforms into a beautiful butterfly. Based on the children's book by Eric Carle. This title is presented in American Sign Language by the Rocky Mountain Deaf School.

Media Details

Runtime: 5 minutes

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6 minutes
Grade Level: Ps - 4
Still image from: 10 Fat Turkeys
5 minutes 20 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 5
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5 minutes
Grade Level: Ps - 4
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0 minutes
Grade Level: Ps - 4
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4 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 3
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Sign Language Storytelling
Episode 5
13 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 5
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5 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 3
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5 minutes
Grade Level: Ps - 4
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12 minutes
Grade Level: Ps - 4
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4 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 3