Wooden Spoon and Craft Stick Caterpillar – Kid Craft

Calling ALL my Eric Carle fans and readers!!! Today I’m sharing a kid friendly Wooden Spoon and Craft Stick Caterpillar kid craft idea that goes along PERFECTLY with the beloved book “The Hungry Caterpillar”by Eric Carle {affiliate link}

THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life?

“The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child’s heart…”
—Mother’s Manual

“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative…”
—The New York Times Book Review

So without ado – grab those craft supplies, follow our full tutorial below and get ready to make some own one-of-a-kind caterpillar pieces with your child today! Then sit down for some storytime afterwards and make memories that will last forever! Happy crafting, my friends!!!

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Caterpillar Craft Supplies:

* Wooden Craft Spoons – one per caterpillar craft {affiliate link}
* Mini Popsicle Stick – eleven per caterpillar craft {affiliate link}
* Thick White Glue {like Darice Felt Glue – affiliate link}
* Red Craft Paint
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Small Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar craft
* Tan Cardstock
* Scissors

Directions:

* First have children paint their wooden spoon completely red and ELEVEN 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!

Love our Craft Stick Caterpillar post? Be sure to check out our Paper Plate Caterpillar kid craft idea as well!