This is a simple-to-make caterpillar toy or puppet.
Supplies Needed:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Markers or crayons
- Optional – String (to make a puppet)
Instructions
1.
Cut out 13 strips of paper that are 1 inch by 6 inches, and one that is 4 inches square.
2.
Form one of the strips into a circle and secure it with glue.
3.
Form the next paper strip into a circle connected to the first loop.
4.
Continue until all 13 circles are connected, making a chain. Each loop is a segment of your caterpillar.
5.
- Cut a circle from the paper square to make a head for the caterpillar.
- Using a marker or crayons, add some simple eyes. (Caterpillar eyes can only detect light vs. dark.)
- Glue on two tiny triangular jaws (mandibles). Caterpillars use these to eat leaves.
6.
Glue the head to the caterpillar.
- Optional: Make a nice, tasty leaf for your caterpillar to eat and rest on.
- Optional: Tie a string to your caterpillar’s head and another one to the other end so you can use it as a puppet; you can use your puppet as you read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. (Thanks to Jacki P. in England for the wonderful puppet idea!)
