Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have fun creating a colorful caterpillar craft using pompoms and googly eyes.
Materials and Prep
Materials:
- Colorful pompoms
- Googly eyes
- Craft glue
- Sticks
- Scissors (for adult use)
Prep:
- Prepare a workspace with a clean table or mat.
- Organize the materials in separate containers for easy access.
Activities
1. Start by selecting colorful pompoms and arranging them in a line to create the caterpillar's body.
2. Use craft glue to attach the pompoms together to form the caterpillar.
3. Glue googly eyes onto the first pompom to create the caterpillar's face.
4. Attach a stick to the last pompom to make it easy to hold and play with your caterpillar.
Talking Points
- "Let's choose different colors for our caterpillar's body. What colors do you like?"
- "Now, let's carefully glue the pompoms together. Press gently to make sure they stick."
- "Wow, our caterpillar is starting to look alive with those googly eyes! Where should we place them?"
- "Great job! Now, let's give our caterpillar a way to move by adding a stick. How does it feel to hold it?"