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Paper Chain Caterpillar Toy/Puppet Craft

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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.

Cutting the paper
2.

Form one of the strips into a circle and secure it with glue.

A paper circle
3.

Form the next paper strip into a circle connected to the first loop.

Connected paper chains
4.

Continue until all 13 circles are connected, making a chain. Each loop is a segment of your caterpillar.

A chain of paper circles.
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.
The paper chain head
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!)
The finished Paper Chain Caterpillar Craft
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