This Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity is a perfect way to keep the fun going after the book is read {even if for the 1000th time!}.   It is a no sew costume that is easy for parents and fun for kids creating a fun Very Hungry Caterpillar activity!

Very Hungry Caterpillar Costume Craft

Every year in Australia, schools and preschools celebrate book week and have book parades where children are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character. I think this annual tradition is awesome.

I also think that a no-sew costume is awesome.

Here’s our fun no sew costume for lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Supplies Needed To Make this No-Sew Very Hungry Caterpillar Costume

• craft foam (red, yellow, green, purple, purple);
• hot glue gun;
• elastic;
• scissors.

How To Make This Easy and Cute Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft

Step 1

Cut out the various shapes for the mask. Green and yellow circles for eyes; purple antennas; and red circle for the face.

Step 2

Using the hot glue gun, join all the various pieces together. (With super close supervision, I let Mr N and Mr M have a go with our low-temp hot glue gun. This was fantastic – here they were making their own costumes for the Book Parade! Now there’s a family tradition I’d like to keep up.)

Step 3

With all the pieces of the mask glued on and secure, make two small slits on the side of the mask.

Step 4

Thread some elastic through these holes and secure it so it fits well when the mask is worn.

 

Step 5

Pair this no-sew hungry caterpillar face mask with a green top and green pants and you’ve got yourself a Very Hungry Caterpillar.

No sewing required. So easy that kids can make it too. Awesome.

MORE FUN VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

• Try these Very Hungry Caterpillar activities
• Make this cute egg carton caterpillar craft
• C is for Caterpillar craft for preschool
• This gorgeous Very Hungry Caterpillar art idea for kids is lovely!
• Make a popsicle stick caterpillar with some yarn
• These pom pom caterpillars are so easy to make and fun for play
• Here is an easy way to make Preschool and Kindergarten caterpillar painting
• Caterpillar starts with C! We have so many letter c crafts for kids.
• Let’s make caterpillar magnets!
• And while we are talking caterpillars, check out these free printable butterfly coloring pages.
• Check out this great list of Eric Carle crafts!

How did your no sew Very Hungry Caterpillar mask turn out? Comment below and let us know, we’d love to hear from you!