The Very Hungry Caterpillar
"Project based off the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Great Party or Classroom Themed project."
Time to CompleteOne hour
MaterialsCraft Foam
Age GroupPreschool & Kindergarten
Materials List
- Six- 2? Smoothfoam Balls
- Sanding Block or Very Fine Sanding Paper
- Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paint: Olive Green, Sea Aqua, Watermelon Slice, Marigold, Brown
- Paint Brushes
- Bamboo Skewers
- White Craft Glue
- Craft Knife
- Mod Podge
The project can easily be adapted to a project that small kids can make.
Instructions
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Lightly Sand the ridge around the middle of the Smoothfoam ball.
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To help the caterpillar sit and not roll. Cut a slightly flat side in two of the balls. Use them as your first and last green balls.
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Paint five balls with Olive Green and Sea Aqua acrylic paint. For added dimension, stipple or sponge the opposite color on the balls.
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Paint the last ball with the Watermelon Slice acrylic paint. Add a cute little face.
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Cut a bamboo skewer into 1? pieces. Connect the balls together using the skewers and white craft glue.
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Cut the tip off of two skewers and paint brown. Insert into the top of the caterpillars head.
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Paint a coat of mod podge to seal the paint and give a shiny finish.