When choosing activities for a two and a half year old I find simplicity the key.  Any more than 3 steps and I’m afraid you’re asking for trouble, lucky this activity only has three steps then eh!  Seriously though, this activity was soooo age appropriate and Erin was thrilled with the result, definitely worth a blog…

You will need (for two caterpillars):

One egg carton

4 Straws

Green Paint and Brush

One Marker pen

Scissors

1.  Cut the egg carton until you’re left with two pieces, each with 3 ‘cups’, see picture(!)

2. Paint green and leave to dry.

3. Make two small holes, cut bendy part of straw and feed through. If you keep the hole small enough the straws should fit snugly. Finally, draw on some eyes and a nose.

Disclaimer: These caterpillars may not be anatomically correct, cuteness was the main aim!

One Response to “Egg Carton Caterpillars: The Easiest Craft Ever?”

1. Richelle F says:

   July 17, 2008 at 4:44 am

   Those are really cute! Looks like fun!