The very hungry caterpillar art projects

Eric Carle's children's books and illustrations are a delight to read to children and also a wonderful inspiration so many art projects- who doesn't love painted paper collages? The Prep students (first year at Primary school) were working on a theme of "Growth and Change" and the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" fits in beautifully.

Today a few of my first graders brought in (from home) two jars full of caterpillars, cocoons, and butterflies! OF course I had to throw out my salt painting lesson plan and bust out the marshmallows for caterpillars! I have never seen a butterfly quite like these. They had reflective silver spots! The kids were so excited! Bust out the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and talk about all of our FAVORITE foods! I even got to use my favorite google eyes I got at Michael's last weekend in…

This spring craft for kids involves two things kids love- painting with sponges and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This caterpillar painting activity for kids is a great project on its own and would also be a great addition to any caterpillar and butterfly units for spring! (I’ve also used this caterpillar craft to decorate goodie...

We've gathered 25 of our favourite caterpillar crafts for kids that are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids too! Caterpillar craft ideas

“The very hungry caterpillar“ BUTTERFLY Craft; A Collage Homage to Eric Carle 1929-2021 🐛Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator who wrote the classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” was an influential and inspiring artist. His work has become engrained in children and adult’s minds, enriching our lives and inspiring learning and creativity. To honour Eric Carle’s amazing legacy we wanted to make some inspired crafts and share the process so that others can make them too!We…