This fun activity provides a great opportunity to teach children all about caterpillars while also encouraging them to get creative. Not only will they be able to create something from scratch but it can also be used as a decoration in any home or classroom once finished.
Caterpillar Spoon Puppet
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to engage the little ones in your life with an exciting craft project? This spoon & craft stick caterpillar is sure to be a hit!
It’s an easily customizable project that can have kids of all ages working up their imaginations. Not only will the end result be adorable, but it’s also completely doable with supplies likely already around the house.
Enjoy this easy craft project with the whole family or inspire creativity during crafting time in classrooms. So let’s roll up our sleeves and get started adding some color, personality, and flair to those silly critters! Find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!
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This easy craft ideas for kids is perfect for any occasion! Your little ones will love making these colorful caterpillars using wooden spoons and craft sticks.
Craft Supplies:
- Wooden Craft Spoons
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Thick White Glue {or a hot glue gun}
- Red Craft Paint
- Green Craft Paint
- Small Paint Brushes
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
Directions:
- First have children paint their wooden spoon completely red and TEN mini popsicle sticks green.
- Repeat for each caterpillar you want to make.
- Set aside.
- Now grab your glue and newly painted pieces.
- Make a line of glue on the handle and place your mini popsicle sticks in a line {like a fence} on top, until the handle is completely covered.
- Finish off your Craft Stick Caterpillar craft by gluing on wiggle eyes and cardstock antennas to the back.
- Then carefully place in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
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Wooden Spoon and Craft Stick Caterpillar
- Hot Glue Gun or Tacky Glue
- Small Paper
Instructions
- First have children paint their wooden spoon completely red.1 Wooden Craft Spoon, Red Craft Paint
- Go ahead and also have them paint their mini popsicle sticks green.10 Mini Popsicle Sticks, Green Craft Paint
- Repeat for each caterpillar you want to make today.
- Set aside.
- Now grab your glue and newly painted pieces.
- Make a line of glue on the handle and place your mini popsicle sticks in a line {like a fence} on top, until the handle is completely covered.
- Finish off your Craft Stick Caterpillar craft by gluing on wiggle eyes and cardstock antennas to the back.2 Small Wiggle Eyes, Cardstock Paper
- Then carefully place in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
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