

After reading the story together, students can retell it in order by clipping the story sequence circles (download here) onto the caterpillar body. This activity is a fun way to work on another important literacy skill: sequencing. You can get other colored cupcake liners as well so you can create the butterfly at the end of the book too! With this fun activity, kids build caterpillars letter by letter by sorting them into curves and straights.įlatten some green and red cupcake liners, add googly eyes and sequins, then create this adorable caterpillar.

Caterpillar Letter Sortīeing able to recognize the similarities and differences between letters is an important skill for early readers and writers. Finally, have your students work on their fine motor skills by dropping red and green pom-poms into the holes. Tissue Box CaterpillarĬreate a caterpillar on the top of a tissue box, then poke holes in the caterpillar’s body. This activity helps students engage with the story, learn the days of the week, practice their counting skills, and learn about healthy eating! Kids will be working on their fine motor control while getting creative. We love how simple this project is, since all you will need are some pipe cleaners and beads and maybe some green card stock. Yes, it’s been done before, but it’s one of those memorable activities (and keepsakes) that every kid loves. No activity roundup for The Very Hungry Caterpillar would be complete without the classic egg carton caterpillar.
