Hungry Caterpillar Craft (Easy Printable Flap Book)

Get the template for this CUTE and EASY cut-and-paste caterpillar craft for kids to make while reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Children will love lifting the flaps as they practice numbers, days of the week, or colors.

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This hungry caterpillar craft is the perfect book extension activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners. You can choose from 3 printable craft templates designed to help kids learn numbers, name colors, or practice sequencing the days of the week—just like in the classic story. Once the caterpillar is assembled, little learners can lift the flaps to reveal a surprise picture inside.

This Hungry Caterpillar craft is an easy printable flap book activity inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It helps kids practice sequencing and early literacy skills.

My preschooler and kindergartner had so much fun with this activity, especially reading the words on their finished caterpillars. It’s a wonderful way to keep young readers engaged while making learning hands-on and fun.

⭐ FREE PRINTABLE SAMPLE
This hungry caterpillar flap book craft includes a free sample template from our full Hungry Caterpillar activity pack, so kids can try the activity before diving into the complete set.

📚 Want even more fun?
If like the free coloring page, you’ll really love these two options designed to keep the learning (and fun!) going. Whether you want a quick, affordable craft or a complete learning bundle, these packs are the perfect way to extend The Very Hungry Caterpillar storytime.

• 🐛 Caterpillar Craft Pack: CLICK HERE
  • A budget-friendly option that includes 1 craft template with 3 ways to complete it—kids can practice the days of the week, counting, or colors with interactive lift-the-flap fun.
• 🐛 Caterpillar Activity Pack: CLICK HERE
  • Go big with our 100-page activity pack, filled with language, math, science, and fine motor activities—PLUS the full caterpillar craft included as a bonus!

Since my children were little we have enjoyed reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I remember recording Little Tiger “reading” the book at age 2 because she had every word memorized. Little Dragon is well on his way to remembering each page and asks me to read him the caterpillar book every day. I am guessing you and your child have the same love for The Very Hungry Caterpillar and for book activities. While you are here, be sure to check out the rest of our Book Activities to go along with your Child’s Favorite Book.

Little Dragon (age 4) liked cutting out the square pieces for his craft and Little Dragon (age 6) asked to see the book so she could make sure to sequence her craft to match the book.

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Directions:

For your convenience, you can print the directions at the end of this post. 

Fold the yellow paper in half (hot dog style), cut along the fold, and then staple the two pieces together to form a long rectangle.

Print the caterpillar’s face and feet on red paper and have your child color it. We used our favorite Fast-Dry Paint Stix-affiliate link because they show up well on colored paper and are mess free.

Print the caterpillar body flaps out on green paper and cut them out. Little Tiger cut all 7 of her pieces with no problem but Little Dragon wanted some assistance. Be prepared to help, take a break, or spread this craft over a few days because there is a lot of cutting.

Print out the flap pictures and have your child color them and then cut them out. We used markers because some of the pictures are a bit small.

Fold each flap so the word is on the outside. Match the flap pictures with each flap and glue the picture on the inside.

Place the caterpillar pieces on the yellow paper making sure they are in the correct order and then glue them down. Make sure to keep the flaps close together so they can all fit. If your child runs out of room it’s no big deal, just staple another piece of yellow paper to the end.

My preschooler and kindergartner had lots of fun making this craft and helping their caterpillar eat an apple, 2 pears, 3 plums, 4 strawberries, 5 oranges…and of course a green leaf. (Guess how many times I have heard that in the last day…now it’s your turn :). I really hope you and your kiddos enjoy reading and crafting together! <3 Please pin the photo below to help others enjoy it too.