We read one of our favorite children's books this afternoon [with the perfect theme for Spring] "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Then we got crafty and made some "Very Hungry Caterpillar's" of our own!
This craft super fun and simple to make [takes about 30 minutes] and requires simple supplies that you most likely already have around the house.
What You Will Need & Instructions:
- Safety Scissors
- Paper Egg Carton [cut lengthwise in half with safety scissors ] - Use for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's" body.
- Paint Brushes
- Washable paint [in green, yellow and red colors] - Paint 5 of the egg holders green [for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's body] and 1 egg holder red [see image above]. Allow adequate time for drying. Paint two yellow eyes with a green center and a green circle for a mouth.
- Purple Pipe Cleaner [cut to 2 inches in length] - After paint has dried cut two slits in the top of your Caterpillar's head and thread each end of a 2 inch purple pipe cleaner through from the bottom to create your caterpillar's antenna.
Tomorrow, March 20, 2013 is The Very Hungry Caterpillar day!
For more on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle visit: www.penguin.com/ericcarle
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