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Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft

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This Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft is a fun craft idea using a paper plate. Easy instructions allow even the littlest ones to follow along to make their own very unique (and hungry) caterpillar! Take a look below for full step by step instructions.

RELATED: Pom-pom Caterpillars Counting Activity  

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materials for paper plate caterpillar craft:

  • Paper plates
  • Green cardstock
  • Pipecleaners (assorted colors)
  • Craft scissors
  • Googly eyes
  • Liquid school glue
  • Washable kids paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Permanent marker

Optional book:

  • National Geographic Caterpillar to Butterfly

 

Instructions:

  • Begin by cutting the paper plate in half and then cutting of the ribbed part (this will be our caterpillar).
  • Cut a circle out of light/green cardstock (about 2 inches in diameter). Prepare the rest of the materials for the kids to use.
  • Let the kids use desired paint colors to paint their caterpillars (striped caterpillars looks super cool!). Let dry.
  • Meanwhile, glue on the googly eyes, draw a smile for the caterpillar with the permanent marker and trim/glue the antennae using pipecleaners.
  • Once the paint has dried, glue the head of the caterpillar onto the body.

How sweet did they come out? 🙂

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More crafts for kids

Kids will love this Paper Snail Craft!

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Do you have leftover scraps of paper laying around? This Collage House Craft is an excellent way to use them up in a beautiful way!

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What is my child learning and improving?

  • Creativity (choosing paint colors, patterns for the caterpillar)
  • Fine motor skills (holding the paintbrush, gluing)
  • Hand-eye coordination

This craft makes an excellent idea to include in a study unit or simply learn all about caterpillars and butterflies! Book recommended!

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paper plate caterpillar craft- toddler at play (2)

 

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Enjoy this Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft!

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