Today, we are thrilled to share our favorite very hungry caterpillar crafts and activities! These activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and maybe even kindergarteners. From painting to fine motor skill practice, there is a fun very hungry caterpillar activity for everyone.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities For Kids
We hope you’re as excited about these fun caterpillar crafts and caterpillar activities as we are!
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From egg, to caterpillar, to cocoon, this playful Eric Carle book follows the life of a caterpillar as he munches and crunches his way to becoming a butterfly.
Keep the kids busy all month long with our list of over 30 very hungry caterpillar activities and crafts!
Related: Cute Very Hungry Caterpillar Art for Preschool
Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities and Crafts
1. Caterpillar Necklace Threading Activity
Thread a caterpillar necklace that kids can wear. via Buggy and Buddy
2. Earth-Friendly Caterpillar Craft
Rocks and toilet paper rolls make these adorable, Earth friendly caterpillars. via Toddler Approved
3. Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Activity
Babies and toddlers can get in on the fun with this hungry caterpillar sensory tub. via The Imagination Tree
4. Fun File Folder Caterpillar Game and Activity
Grab a file folder and make your own hungry caterpillar game. via Kids Activities Blog
5. Caterpillar Fine Motor Skills Activity
Work fine motor skills with this button caterpillar. via Mama Pea Pod
6. No-Sew Hungry Caterpillar Costume Craft
Make your own, no-sew hungry caterpillar costume. via Kids Activities Blog
7. DIY Hungry Caterpillar Board Game Activity
Make your own DIY board game to retell the story of the hungry caterpillar. via Creative Family Fun
8. Very Hungry Caterpillar Stamp Craft For Toddlers
This stamp craft makes adorable hungry caterpillars for toddlers, or for any age. via Buggy & Buddy
9. Homemade Caterpillar Hats Craft
After reading the book, kids will love making and wearing their own hungry caterpillar hats. via Toddler Approved
10. Caterpillar Metamorphosis Craft
Use this template to make your own gorgeous butterfly. via Teaching Mama
11. Popsicle Stick Hungry Caterpillar Craft
Decorate a caterpillar on Popsicle sticks. via The Rainy Day Mum
12. Very Hungry Caterpillar Matching Game and Activity
Play a matching game with M&M caterpillars. via Toddler Approved
More Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities & Crafts
13. Caterpillar Piñata Craft
Make your own hungry caterpillar piñata for a party, or just for fun! via Boy Mama Teacher Mama
14. Play Dough Caterpillar Activity
These play dough caterpillars are perfect for retelling the story. via The Imagination Tree
15. Hungry Caterpillar Toe Painting Craft
Get kids laughing {if they’re not too ticklish!!} while you make an adorable toe print caterpillar. via Crafting Morning
16. Very Hungry Caterpillar Sewing Activity
Threading a caterpillar through a leaf is perfect for learning the basics of sewing. via Here Comes the Girls
17. Caterpillar Hand Print Craft For Toddlers
Help baby explore the book with these hands on play ideas and an adorable hand print craft, too. via House of Burke
18. Caterpillar and Butterfly Metamorphosis Playdough Activity
Use play dough to make caterpillars and butterflies. via Powerful Mothering
19. Hungry Caterpillar Floor Puzzle Activity
Kids will want to do this caterpillar floor puzzle over and over. via Boy Mama Teacher Mama
20. Toilet Paper Roll Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft
Toilet paper rolls become a paint brush for this very hungry caterpillar painting. via Playdough To Plato
21. Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Ideas and Activities
Show teacher’s how much you love them with these hungry caterpillar party ideas. via The Educators Spin on It
22. Delicious and Healthy Caterpillar Snack Recipes For Kids
Eat your own healthy, caterpillar snack with veggies. via Nurture Store
23. Easy and Silly Caterpillar Hats Craft
After reading the book, kids will love making and wearing their own hungry caterpillar hats. via Toddler Approved
Even More Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities
24. Free Printable Hungry Caterpillar Activity
Up-cycle a container to make your own hungry caterpillar game {with a free printable}. via This Teaching Mama
25. Mini Very Hungry Caterpillar Fine Motor Skills Activity
Make mini hungry caterpillars while you work fine motor muscles. via Powerful Mothering
26. Hungry Caterpillar Paper Plate Craft
Paint your own hungry caterpillar paper plate craft. via The Chirping Moms
27. What do Hungry Caterpillars Eat Activity
What kinds of food do very hungry caterpillars actually eat? Let’s explore caterpillar food! via Butterfly Conservation
Related: Check out this Eric Carle inspired cloud craft.
28. 3D Paper Roll Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft
This paper caterpillar is perfect for making 3D art. via Art Craft and Fun
29. Fun and Easy Clothespin Caterpillar Craft
Build a clothespin hungry caterpillar. via Grass Fed Mama
30. 3D Tin Can Caterpillar Craft
Make a 3D hungry caterpillar with tin cans. via Hands On As We Grow
31. Giant Hungry Caterpillar Craft
Make a giant hungry caterpillar to hang on the wall. via The Imagination Tree
32. Paper Bag Caterpillar Food Sorting Activity
Paint a paper bag hungry caterpillar for sorting food. via Artsy Momma
33. Very Hungry Caterpillar Reusable Puzzle Activity
Kids will love making a hungry caterpillar over and over with this reusable puzzle. via Happily Ever Mom
More Fun Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities For Kids
- Try these Very Hungry Caterpillar activities
- Make this cute egg carton caterpillar craft
- C is for Caterpillar craft for preschool
- This gorgeous Very Hungry Caterpillar art idea for kids is lovely!
- Make a popsicle stick caterpillar with some yarn
- These pom pom caterpillars are so easy to make and fun for play
- Here is an easy way to make Preschool and Kindergarten caterpillar painting
- Let’s make caterpillar magnets!
- And while we are talking caterpillars, check out these free printable butterfly coloring pages.
- Check out 15 Eric Carle Crafts (inspired by his books!)
Leave a comment: Which of these hungry caterpillar activities was your child’s favorite?
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