Paper Plate Caterpillar – Eric Carle Inspired Kid Craft Idea

Calling ALL my Eric Carle fans!!! I’ve shared quite a few kid crafts in the past month centered around this particular author and today I’m bringing yet another fun & kid friendly craft to the table! This time it’s titled Paper Plate Caterpillar!

Lately my son has really fallen in love with the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar {we’ve checked it out from the library so many times now} He likes to follow the caterpillar throughout the book and I like to throw in some educational spins by pointing out colors, shapes, fruits, etc. It’s a really great “classic” book that I’m eager to add to our collection full time soon.

So without ado – today I present to you our super easy and inexpensive Paper Plate and Tissue Paper Caterpillar Kid Craft that goes along PERFECTLY with our beloved Eric Carle book. So let’s grab those craft supplies and get to work on this simple kid craft ASAP.

Happy crafting {and reading} with your little ones, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s paper plate green caterpillar pillar creations with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED KIDS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Paper Plate Ladybug and Paper Plate Traffic Stoplight

Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one makes TWO caterpillar crafts at once
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Various Colors of Sharpie Markers
* Your Choice of Color Cardstock Paper
* Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar craft
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First grab your large paper plate and scissors,
* Cut the paper plate in half, straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
* Now carefully cut out the center portion on each paper plate half. You just want the rim left for each caterpillar craft.
* Next grab the various Sharpie markers and color the paper plate however YOU like. You can do a solid color or do a patterned design like we did.
* When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other caterpillar features {antennas, head etc} from your colored cardstock.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Caterpillar kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots and glue on the wiggle eyes so he can see.
* Then display proudly!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done crafting! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR CATERPILLAR CRAFT WITH —> PAPER PLATE SEAHORSE

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Eric Carle Paper Plate Caterpillar craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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