Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will create a colorful caterpillar using only paper and your imagination!

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:

• Colorful construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Prep: Make sure to have a safe workspace to work on the project.

Activities

• Cut and Paste: Cut out circles from different colored construction paper and paste them in a line to create the body of the caterpillar.
• Decorate: Use markers or crayons to add eyes, a smile, and any other decorations to your caterpillar.
• Name Your Caterpillar: Give your caterpillar a fun name and introduce it to your family and friends!

Talking Points

• "Let's start by cutting out circles for our caterpillar's body. What color circles do you want to use?"
• "Now, let's glue the circles in a line to create the caterpillar's body. Can you count how many circles we have?"
• "Time to add some personality to our caterpillar! What color should we use for the eyes and the smile?"
• "What is your caterpillar's name? Let's introduce it to everyone in the house!"