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25 Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts for Preschoolers

June 30, 2022 Mary Malcolm

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Bringing books to life is something every parent struggles with. These 25 Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts for Preschoolers and toddlers should help!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a popular children’s book and now your children can explore it through craft.

The very hungry caterpillar for preschoolers!
Hungry caterpillar crafts!

You can read the book with your child and then pick out your favorite crafts to try at home. Have fun with these cute caterpillar crafts!

25 Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts for Preschoolers

1. Using a Balloon to Paint a Caterpillar

This balloon-painted caterpillar by Smart Class picture is a fun way preschoolers explore the book and different forms of painting.

balloon painted caterpillar for preschoolers!
Ohh, love the creativity here!

2. Old Bottle Caps for The Caterpillar Body

Save those old bottle caps by All Kids Network! They make for a very cute Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Old Bottle Caps for The Caterpillar Body for preschoolers
Right! Bottle caps can be like caterpillar bodies!

3. Painted Clothespins Caterpillar

Painted clothespins (unavailable) by The BottomsUp Blog are a fun way to make a very long caterpillar for preschoolers! This is a very fun caterpillar craft!

Painted Clothespins Caterpillar for preschoolers!
And clothespins too!

4. Egg Carton Caterpillar Craft

This egg carton caterpillar by It Mom is so adorable and super easy to make with preschoolers!

Egg Carton Caterpillar Craft for preschoolers!
Make sure to have another egg tray, though!

5. File Folder Caterpillar Game

Play your way through the book with this Very Hungry Caterpillar file folder game by Kids Activities Blog!

file folder caterpillar game for preschoolers!
Lead the caterpillar right on its way home!

6. Finger Puppet Caterpillar Craft

Very Hungry Caterpillars have cute little feet when your preschooler plays with this finger puppet craft (unavailable) by Damson Lane. this very hungry caterpillar’ craft is easily done with some craft paper and scissors.

finger puppet caterpillar for preschoolers!
Or our own fingers can turn into a caterpillar body too!

7. Fingerprint Paint Caterpillar for Preschoolers

Fingerprints by Crafts By Courtney are an awesome way to make caterpillars and their colorful domain.

fingerprint caterpillar for preschoolers!
You can make it more colorful too!

8. Make a Caterpillar Foam Sheets

These foam pieces caterpillar by Happily Ever Mom can be made over and over again, and if you paint the backs it actually sticks to your window!

foam puzzle caterpillar for preschoolers!
Add more caterpillar feet, please…

9. Print Caterpillars With Cups and Forks

They used cups and forks by Teach Preschool to make this caterpillar and the grass he is crawling on.

Print Caterpillars With Cups and Forks for preschoolers!
Super uniquely made!

10. DIY Caterpillar Puzzle

This DIY homemade caterpillar puzzle by Parenting Chaos is fun for kiddos to assemble over and over again.

homemade caterpillar puzzle for preschoolers!
Include these on your kid’s busy board of activities!

11. The Very Hungry Caterpillar No-Sew Mask

Your child is going to fall in love with this no-sew Very Hungry Caterpillar mask by Kids Activities Blog! It is amazing how much caterpillar fun you can have with just the head of the caterpillar!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar No-Sew Mask for preschoolers!
Well, he looks like a caterpillar, right?

12. Caterpillar Necklace Craft

How adorable are these pasta and paper caterpillar necklaces by Buggy and Buddy? Preschoolers will love it!

Caterpillar Necklace Craft for preschoolers!
Like a friendship necklace too!

13. Paint a Caterpillar on a Rock

Take your preschooler out to collect rocks (unavailable) by Thrive 360 Living and then spend the afternoon painting them to resemble things you’ll read about in the book.

painted rocks caterpillar for preschoolers!
Now that’s a butterfly and a caterpillar!

14. Caterpillar Circles of Paper Craft

This Very Hungry Caterpillar is made out of circles of paper by She Knows. You could make a very long caterpillar with this craft! This paper chain caterpillar craft allows you to create the body of the caterpillar as long as you’d like!

 Caterpillar Circles of Paper Craft for preschoolers!
Is the caterpillar trying to hypnotize me?!

15. Threading Yarn on a Caterpillar Bitten Leaf

Practice your preschooler’s fine motor skills by threading yarn through this caterpillar bitten leaf by Parenting Chaos.

Threading Yarn on a Caterpillar Bitten Leaf for preschoolers!
Not again! You’ll eat the whole leaf in no time!

16. Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft

This paper plate craft by Crafts for Preschool Kids is such a fun way to explore the book.

paper plate caterpillar craft for preschoolers!
Funny plates you have for lunch!

17. Toilet Paper Roll Caterpillar

Your kids are going to love wearing this Very Hungry Caterpillar necklace made out of toilet paper rolls and paint by Kids Activities Blog.

 Toilet Paper Roll Caterpillar craft for preschoolers!
Yay!

18. Colored Pasta Sweet Caterpillar

This sweet caterpillar is made with colored pasta by A Little Delightful a button, and pipe cleaners!

 Colored Pasta Sweet Caterpillar for preschoolers!
Oh, don’t give me that look!

19. Slinky Caterpillar Craft

It’s Slinky by Mollie’s Mom! No, wait – it’s a very hungry caterpillar just slinkin’ along.

slinky caterpillar craft for preschoolers!
Everyone loves anything slinky!

20. No-Sew Sock Caterpillar

You and your children will have a blast making this no-sew sock caterpillar by De Tout Et De Rien Caroline. (This site is in English and French)

No-Sew Sock Caterpillar for preschoolers!
it seems like you tired little caterpillar…

21. Recyle Old Soda Bottles into a Caterpillar

Enjoy recycling those old soda bottles by Free Kids Crafts with your preschoolers by turning them into a Very Hungry Caterpillar.

soda bottle caterpillar
And yeah, you finished the whole leaf again!

22. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sponge Painting

This sponge painted by Buggy and Buddy caterpillar is a perfect activity for those sweet little preschoolers.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sponge Painting for preschoolers!
Polish it more so that its body shimmers!

23. Tissue Papers Caterpillar

Pieces of tissue paper by Teach Preschool cut into circles make up these caterpillars. What a fun way to practice those scissor skills.

tissue paper caterpillars for preschoolers!
And mom is wondering why all the tissues are missing…

24. Toilet Paper Roll Painting Caterpillar Craft

Your child can use toilet paper rolls by Lil’ Scholars University to make this cute caterpillar. Fun art session for preschoolers!

Toilet Paper Roll Painting Caterpillar Craft for preschoolers!
at least these tissue rolls are really empty, right?!

25. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toe Prints

Time to take out the toesies! This Very Hungry Caterpillar is made by using toe prints by Crafty Morning and paint.

 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toe Prints for preschoolers!
And yes, she’s lovely up the tree!

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The very hungry caterpillar for preschoolers
Colorful crafts for the kids!

Which very hungry caterpillar activity craft are you going to do with your kids today?

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