30+ Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities for Kids

Today, we are thrilled to share our favorite very hungry caterpillar crafts and activities! These activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and maybe even kindergarteners. From painting to fine motor skill practice, there is a fun very hungry caterpillar activity for everyone.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities For Kids

We hope you’re as excited about these fun caterpillar crafts and caterpillar activities as we are!

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From egg, to caterpillar, to cocoon, this playful Eric Carle book follows the life of a caterpillar as he munches and crunches his way to becoming a butterfly.  

Keep the kids busy all month long with our list of over 30 very hungry caterpillar activities and crafts!

Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities and Crafts

1. Caterpillar Necklace Threading Activity

Thread a caterpillar necklace that kids can wear. via Buggy and Buddy

2. Earth-Friendly Caterpillar Craft

Rocks and toilet paper rolls make these adorable, Earth friendly caterpillars. via Toddler Approved

3. Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Activity

Babies and toddlers can get in on the fun with this  hungry caterpillar sensory tub. via The Imagination Tree

4. Fun File Folder Caterpillar Game and Activity

Grab a file folder and make your own hungry caterpillar game. via Kids Activities Blog 

5. Caterpillar Fine Motor Skills Activity

Work fine motor skills with this button caterpillar. via Mama Pea Pod

6. No-Sew Hungry Caterpillar Costume Craft

Make your own, no-sew hungry caterpillar costume. via Kids Activities Blog

7. DIY Hungry Caterpillar Board Game Activity

Make your own DIY board game to retell the story of the hungry caterpillar. via Creative Family Fun

8. Very Hungry Caterpillar Stamp Craft For Toddlers

This stamp craft makes adorable hungry caterpillars for toddlers, or for any age. via Buggy & Buddy

9. Homemade Caterpillar Hats Craft

After reading the book, kids will love making and wearing their own hungry caterpillar hats. via Toddler Approved

10. Caterpillar Metamorphosis Craft

Use this template to make your own gorgeous butterfly. via Teaching Mama

11. Popsicle Stick Hungry Caterpillar Craft

Decorate a caterpillar on Popsicle sticks. via The Rainy Day Mum

12. Very Hungry Caterpillar Matching Game and Activity

Play a matching game with M&M caterpillars. via Toddler Approved

More Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities & Crafts

13. Caterpillar Piñata Craft

Make your own hungry caterpillar piñata for a party, or just for fun! via Boy Mama Teacher Mama

14. Play Dough Caterpillar Activity

These play dough caterpillars are perfect for retelling the story. via The Imagination Tree

15. Hungry Caterpillar Toe Painting Craft

Get kids laughing {if they’re not too ticklish!!} while you make an adorable toe print caterpillar. via Crafting Morning 

16. Very Hungry Caterpillar Sewing Activity

Threading a caterpillar through a leaf is perfect for learning the basics of sewing. via Here Comes the Girls

17. Caterpillar Hand Print Craft For Toddlers

Help baby explore the book with these hands on play ideas and an adorable hand print craft, too. via House of Burke

18. Caterpillar and Butterfly Metamorphosis Playdough Activity

Use play dough to make caterpillars and butterflies. via Powerful Mothering

19. Hungry Caterpillar Floor Puzzle Activity

Kids will want to do this caterpillar floor puzzle over and over. via Boy Mama Teacher Mama

20. Toilet Paper Roll Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft

Toilet paper rolls become a paint brush for this very hungry caterpillar painting. via Playdough To Plato

21. Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Ideas and Activities

Show teacher’s how much you love them with these hungry caterpillar party ideas. via The Educators Spin on It

22. Delicious and Healthy Caterpillar Snack Recipes For Kids

Eat your own healthy, caterpillar snack with veggies. via Nurture Store

23. Easy and Silly Caterpillar Hats Craft

After reading the book, kids will love making and wearing their own hungry caterpillar hats. via Toddler Approved

Even More Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities

24. Free Printable Hungry Caterpillar Activity

Up-cycle a container to make your own hungry caterpillar game {with a free printable}. via This Teaching Mama

25. Mini Very Hungry Caterpillar Fine Motor Skills Activity

Make mini hungry caterpillars while you work fine motor muscles. via Powerful Mothering

26. Hungry Caterpillar Paper Plate Craft

Paint your own hungry caterpillar paper plate craft. via The Chirping Moms

27. What do Hungry Caterpillars Eat Activity

What kinds of food do very hungry caterpillars actually eat? Let’s explore caterpillar food! via Butterfly Conservation

28. 3D Paper Roll Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft

This paper caterpillar is perfect for making 3D art. via Art Craft and Fun

29. Fun and Easy Clothespin Caterpillar Craft

Build a clothespin hungry caterpillar. via Grass Fed Mama

30. 3D Tin Can Caterpillar Craft

Make a 3D hungry caterpillar with tin cans. via Hands On As We Grow

31. Giant Hungry Caterpillar Craft

Make a giant hungry caterpillar to hang on the wall. via The Imagination Tree

32. Paper Bag Caterpillar Food Sorting Activity

Paint a paper bag hungry caterpillar for sorting food. via Artsy Momma

33. Very Hungry Caterpillar Reusable Puzzle Activity

Kids will love making a hungry caterpillar over and over with this reusable puzzle. via Happily Ever Mom

More Fun Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities For Kids

Leave a comment: Which of these hungry caterpillar activities was your child’s favorite?