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There are so many lessons and skills to go along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! These Very Hungry Caterpillar activities are a great place to start!
I was at the bookstore today waiting for my daughter to spend a gift card she got for her birthday. While there, I spent some time browsing board books for my two year old grandson.
I was immediately drawn to some of my favorite classics. One of those classics was The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I especially love the board book version when babies poke their chubby little fingers through the holes.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is not just for babies. From the life cycle of a butterfly to fruits and veggies, there are so many topics and skills to go along with this book.
The 30 Very Hungry Caterpillar activities featured below are just a starting point.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities
Egg Carton Hungry Caterpillar Craft | Kids will love reenacting the story with their very own caterpillar.
Color Sorting Activity | This color sorting activity is perfect for even your youngest kiddos to do.
Caterpillar Play Dough Invitation | Your students will be so excited to see this invitation to play! With playdough and a few household items, they can create their own hungry caterpillars.
Letter Sorts | This fun literacy activity is perfect for young writers.
Matching Game | This fun game of picture matching helps kids work on visual discrimination and memory.
Felt Storytelling Props | I love these felt storytelling props! You can use them with a felt board or in a storytelling basket.
Caterpillar Name Spelling | What a great hands-on way to help kids practice spelling their names. In addition, this post contains a fun art project, fine motor activity, and a food sorting activity!
Counting Mats | Young learners will have a blast making playdough balls to count the food items on these counting mats.
Scavenger Hunt | Follow the clues to find items from the story hidden around the house.
DIY Puppet for Pretend Play | This puppet is not only easy to make, but it is sure to inspire hours of imaginative play indoors and out!
Days of the Week | Kids can practice the order of the days of the week with this hands-on activity (which also works on fine motor skills).
Let’s Feed the Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Game | Transform your caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly with this fun game of counting, collecting, and building!
Nature Craft | Kids will love recreating the caterpillar using materials found in their own backyards.
Stained Glass Butterflies | Transform a watercolor art piece into a beautiful butterfly.
Caterpillar Craft | Styrofoam balls aren’t just for making solar system models. Check out how you can use them to create a wriggly caterpillar.
Sequencing Printable | Little ones can re-tell the story by clipping story sequence circles onto a homemade caterpillar body.
My Own Very Hungry Caterpillar Coloring Book | Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar will delight children as they bring their own imagination to this classic story.
Do-a-Dot Pack | Tots and preschoolers can work on their fine motor skills as they complete the pages in this do-a-dot marker pack.
Sponge Painted Caterpillar | This art project is simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers to complete.
Puzzle Pack | There are a total of nine printable puzzles inspired by the story.
Color Sort for Toddlers | Pom poms are fun for kids to play with, and this color sorting activity helps little ones match colors and work fine motor skills.
Lacing Cards | These lacing cards feature Eric Carle’s charming illustrations from his book, and include favorite characters like the classic caterpillar and beautiful butterfly.
Story Stones | Have you ever seen story stones? They’re the perfect {super creative} way to inspire kids to retell their favorite stories.
Paper Chain Caterpillar | Here’s a simple book-inspired craft for young readers.
Finger Painted Fingerprint Art | I have always loved fingerprint art. I think it makes great keepsakes. Here’s a fun project based on this beloved books.
Cube Puzzle | Put 42 pieces together to assemble Eric Carle’s much-loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar jigsaw puzzle.
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