10 Creative Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities for Kids

We have our favorite Very Hungry Caterpillar activities for kids of all ages. Spanning Very Hungry Caterpillar crafts, recipes, games and pretend play, we have a Very Hungry Caterpillar activity that is perfect for everyone. Whether you’re supplementing your own lesson plan at home, in the classroom, or enjoying some story and activity at home, these Hungry Caterpillar activities are sure to please.

Love the Hungry Caterpillar? Us too! Which is why we have this great list of activities to supplement story time!

Super Fun Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities For Kids

Very Hungry Caterpillar activities are built around the classic story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

If you have a little one that loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar as much as we do, here are some fun activities to bring it to life in your home.

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What Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar About?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a beloved children’s picture book written and illustrated by Eric Carle.  

It starts with a very hungry caterpillar hatching from an egg that eats himself through quite a few colorful foods. Each day he eats more and more until….. Well, I don’t want to spoil the ending, but it might be a beautiful “surprise”.

Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Is The Best?

What makes this book so perfect for children is its underlying educational value {besides being a really good story!}.

The story weaves in numbers, days of the week, foods, colors and the cycle of a butterfly.

Related: Check out these 30+ Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities For Kids.

Fun Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities For Kids

1. Very Hungry Caterpillar Preschool Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar craft for kids - finished toilet paper roll caterpillar necklace shown on red ribbon - Kids Activities Blog
How cute is this Caterpillar necklace? It’s easy to make and great for older kids in preschool and kindergarten.

Practice fine motor skills with cutting and threading, with this fun Hungry Caterpillar preschool activity. This activity allows you to make a caterpillar necklace! Perfect activity to not only go along with the book, but one that recycles toilet paper rolls, and promotes pretend play.

2. Very Hungry Caterpillar Breakfast Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar oatmeal breakfast with grape and strawberry caterpillar
Let’s Eat a Very Hungry Caterpillar Breakfast!

Put together a Very Hungry Caterpillar inspired breakfast. Yum! Oatmeal, fruit, veggies, and even some cheese! These adorable caterpillars are edible! Plus, this could be a great way to have your child explore different foods, just like the caterpillar in the Very Hungry Caterpillar book!

3. C Shaped Caterpillar Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar letter C craft for kids - letter C with colorful pom poms on top in the shape of a caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Can Help us Learn the Alphabet!

Use construction paper to make a C shaped caterpillar. Construction paper, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and wiggly eyes are all you need! These hands-on activities don’t just double as a Hungry Caterpillar craft, but also is a great way to teach the letter C and reinforce reading comprehension. I do love activities that are educational!

4. Easy Egg Carton Caterpillar Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar craft made from egg cartons with painted caterpillar bumps and pipe cleaner antennae
Make a Very Hungry Caterpillar out of an Egg Carton

Make your own hungry caterpillar with an egg carton, pipe cleaners and a little paint. This is one of the most cute caterpillar crafts that are toddler friendly. It’s also a simple craft that younger kids shouldn’t have too much trouble doing. Plus, it recycles your left over egg carton!

5. Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Activities

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There are so many different caterpillar activities to choose from!

Host a fun and delicious a Hungry Caterpillar birthday party! This is great for little kids or older kids and a fun way to make your child’s favorite character from their favorite book come to life!

6. Finger Painting Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar painting craft for kids - finger paints on white paper with green hungry caterpillar with red face.
Let’s Paint the Very Hungry Caterpillar with our Fingers!

A thumb and four fingers is all you need for this Very Hungry Caterpillar paint craft. This painting activity is great for preschoolers, toddlers, and even kindergarten kids!

7. Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft and Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar Mixed Medium art activity for kids shown finished with colorful circles painted with watercolors
So Many Beautiful Ways to Make the Very Hungry Caterpillar

This Very Hungry Caterpillar mixed media craft is so great! Perfect for preschoolers and elementary aged kids like kindergarteners. Watercolors, construction paper, white paper, and a stencil is all you will need. Well, along with some glue!

8. Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Activity

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Make your own caterpillar puppet! Look, he is even eating an apple! Courtesy of Messy Little Monsters.

Easily make your very own Hungry Caterpillar puppet. It’s actually super cute, and easy to make. All you need is construction paper, glue, scissors, and popsicle sticks. This Very Hungry Caterpillar craft is so great and promotes pretend play!

9. Very Hungry Caterpillar Printable Activities For Kids

Very Hungry Caterpillar printables for kids
Print & Play with the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Print out lots of Very Hungry Caterpillar printables! From Very Hungry Caterpillar worksheets, bingo cards, crafts and more, your child is sure to love every single one of them!

10. Very Hungry Caterpillar No-Sew Costume Activity

Very Hungry Caterpillar homemade costume activity for kids shown here with child in finished costume
Let’s Dress Up as the Very Hungry Caterpillar

This is one of my favorites. Not only is this Very Hungry Caterpillar no-sew costume a great way to get kids in on the fun craft, it also promotes fine motor skills practice, and your little one can be a little caterpillar! I love anything that promotes pretend play, what a great activity.

MORE FUN CATERPILLAR CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Your kids will have so much fun with these fun caterpillar activities and cute caterpillar crafts. Not only do a lot double as a fun fine motor skill craft, but these are a simple activity that will ensure a great time while listening to a classic story!

No wonder this book is a favorite among kids!  There is just so much to do and so many colorful things to make!

 

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