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!

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 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!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Red Tissue Paper
* Yellow/Green/Black/Purple Cardstock
* Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler

Directions:

* First cut your red tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
* When they are done with that, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other caterpillar features {antennas, eyes, mouth} from your cardstock {use the book cover as a good guide on what to cut out & how}
* To finish off the Paper Plate Caterpillar kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots. Then display proudly!

Another fun craft activity that goes along perfectly with this Eric Carle book, is a Cupcake Liner Caterpillar. For this, simply flatten and glue some green/red cupcake liners to a piece of cardstock & add other embellishments to really give it life. Super simple and kids can have fun with the customization of their very own caterpillar!

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. 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!

Paper Plate Cookie & Handprint Craft
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Fish {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pigeon {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cat In The Hat {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Baker {Kid Craft}

 

 

Edited 6/2/2015

Here is another clever way to turn a paper plate into caterpillars! Simply cut a paper plate in half, trim out the center leaving the rim, have children paint them with their favorite colors and then add some cardstock embellishments to give the caterpillars life! Super simple and fun for young children!