Egg box caterpillar
This project is suitable for children from 3 years and older. Smaller children would need an adult’s help and supervision.
What you’ll need:
• An egg box with at least 4 compartments (the more compartments, the longer your caterpillar will be)
• Two pipe cleaners- color is your choice
• Wiggly eyes
• Glitter glue
• Craft glue
• Paint
• Any other decorative items
What to do:
1) Paint the egg box and let it dry.
2) Decorate the face with the wiggly eyes and glitter glue.
3) Bend the pipe cleaners into spirals for the feelers.
4) Make holes on top of the head with something sharp like a toothpick, press feelers through holes.
5) Decorate with any other items.
Skills developing through this activity:
• Creativity
• Fine motor skills
• Concentration
• Awareness of recycling options
