Hungry Caterpillar Day {March 20th} is the perfect occasion to celebrate creativity, imagination, and one of the most beloved children’s books of all time – The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this day offers a fun-filled opportunity to help kids bring this charming character to life through unique crafts that spark their imagination and storytelling skills.
This roundup includes several different creative caterpillar crafting ideas that are easy, fun, and use materials you likely already have at home or in the classroom. Let’s get crafting!
PAPER PLATE CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
POM POM STAMPED CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
CATERPILLAR PLAYING IN THE SNOW CRAFT IDEA
USE A CIRCLE PAPER PUNCH FOR THIS CATERPILLAR CRAFT
TORN PAPER CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
CATERPILLAR AND CUPCAKE CRAFT IDEA
THUMBPRINT CATERPILLAR ON TERRA COTTA POT
POM POM STAMPED CATERPILLAR IDEA
CATERPILLAR AND CUPCAKE LINER DONUT CRAFT IDEA
PAPER PLATE CATERPILLAR ON HANDPRINT BRANCH
FOOTPRINT CATERPILLAR KEEPSAKE
TOILET ROLL STAMPED CATERPILLAR
BUBBLE WRAP STAMPED MOON AND CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
HUNGRY CATERPILLAR PLAY TRAY IDEA USING PLAYDOUGH
PIPE CLEANER AND PONY BEAD CATERPILLAR
PLASTIC EGG STAMPED CATERPILLAR
PAPER PLATE & CODING LABEL CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
CUPCAKE LINER LOLLIPOP CRAFT IDEA
CODING LABEL CATERPILLAR BOOKMARK CRAFT IDEA
CATERPILLAR ON POPSICLE STICK BRANCH CRAFT IDEA
POOL NOODLE STAMPED CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
CUPCAKE LINER CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
POTATO MASHER STAMPED CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
THUMBPRINT CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA CRAFT IDEA
FINGERPRINT CATERPILLAR ON HANDPRINT BRANCH
WOODEN SPOON CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
FLOWER SHAPED CATERPILLAR CRAFT IDEA
CUPCAKE LINER CATERPILLAR ON LEAF CRAFT IDEA
CODING LABEL CATERPILLAR BOOKMARK
HANDPRINT CATERPILLAR KEEPSAKE IDEA
CODING LABEL CATERPILLAR – USE GREEN CREPE PAPER TO MAKE THE GRASS
We’d love to see your little ones’ caterpillars! Share their creations on social media and tag us so we can feature your projects on our page.
Get your crafting materials ready and celebrate Hungry Caterpillar Day in style—happy crafting!
