“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is an award-winning book written by Eric Carle. This classic children’s book has been used to develop children’s speech and language skills for generations. The predictable language of the text encourages children to chime in and read along. The book also teaches children about the days of the week, counting, the life cycle of a butterfly, and benefits of proper eating habits. 

We have created a list of craft ideas to make your reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” more interactive. 

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Creative Reads™ Book & Activity Kit For 24 Students – The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Our Creative Reads Kits are an engaging resource for educators, designed to bring a book to life in the classroom. This exclusive kit comes with a standards-aligned lesson plan that ensures success in the nature-inspired project-based learning program. Includes everything needed for 24 students to explore the story’s themes.

Hungry Caterpillar Flap Book

This interactive Hungry Caterpillar Flap Book from alittlepinchofperfect.com helps students learn about the days of the week, colors, or numbers. With flaps to lift and explore, it brings the classic story to life while reinforcing important educational concepts, making it a perfect addiction to your classroom activities.

• White Paper
• Craft Paper (Red, Green, and Yellow)
• Paint, Markers, Pencils, or Crayons
• Scissors
• Stapler 

Caterpillar Paper Chain 

Combining the paper chain and the “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” story creates a fun and educational activity. This hands-on project from whereimaginationgrows.com reinforces counting, sequencing, and color recognition while bringing the beloved story to life in a creative way. 

Supplies Needed:

• Construction Paper (Red, Green, and Yellow)
• Scissors
• Stapler 
• Googly Eyes
• Glue

Caterpillar Pom Pom Counting

Happytoddlerplaytime.com‘s Caterpillar Pom Pom Counting is a fun early math activity that’s perfect for spring! This simple and colorful counting exercise is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, helping them learn one-to-one correspondence while also developing fine motor skills. 

Supplies Needed:

• Pom Poms
• Green Construction Paper
• Construction paper
• Markers
• Googly Eyes (Optional)
• Glue

Hungry Caterpillar Puppet 

What’s more interactive than puppets? This craft from sugarspiceandglitter.com encourages dramatic play, allowing children to bring the story to life as they read along. By creating and using puppets, students can act out scenes from the book, enhancing their comprehension and making the reading experience more engaging and memorable.

Supplies Need 

• Construction Paper (Red, Green, Purple and Yellow)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• Pencils
• Craft Sticks