This simple torn paper caterpillar craft is a fun spring activity for preschool and primary school kids. Using our free template, construction paper, and glue, children can create their own colorful caterpillar to celebrate the arrival of spring.
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Torn Paper Caterpillar Craft
With spring just around the corner, we’re thrilled to add this fun torn paper caterpillar craft to our growing collection of tear art activities for kids!
Perfect for preschool and elementary school children, this hands-on craft encourages creativity as they tear, arrange, and glue paper to create their own unique caterpillar using our free template.
Whether you’re looking for a spring craft to make with your kids at home, in the classroom, or as part of a unit on caterpillars, this torn paper caterpillar craft is a fun and creative activity that encourages fine motor skills and imagination.
Supplies
- Caterpillar template – Download the free template at the bottom of this post.
- Cardstock – Used for printing the template. We chose light blue, but any color works.
- Construction paper – Various shades of green for the caterpillar’s body.
- Scissors – For cutting out the caterpillar’s eyes and mouth.
- Glue stick – To assemble the caterpillar.
- Red and black markers – For adding details.
Instructions
Print a copy of our caterpillar template. Use your preferred background color for the first page (caterpillar’s body) and white paper for the second page (eyes and mouth).
Tear the green paper into small pieces, then use a glue stick to attach them to the grassy area of the template.
Tear green paper into small pieces in various shades to form the caterpillar’s body. Use a glue stick to attach them, alternating colors as you go.
Use a red marker to color in the caterpillar’s mouth. Cut it out and use a small amount of glue to attach it.
Cut out the caterpillar’s eyes and glue them in place using a small amount of glue.
Using a black marker color in the caterpillar’s antennae.
Let your torn paper caterpillar craft dry completely before displaying it.
More Torn Paper Crafts
- Lovebirds
- Mittens
- Chick
- Bumblebee
- Caterpillar
- Polar bear
- Snowflake
- Groundhog
- Football
- Snail
- Leprechaun
- Shamrock
- Rainbow
- Heart
- Butterfly
- Ladybug
- Sun
- Penguin
Books We Love
We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the crafts and activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.
Here’s a selection of our favorite caterpillar themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper caterpillar craft we shared with you in this post.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar – This classic story follows a little caterpillar with a big appetite as he munches through various foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly. With its colorful illustrations and interactive die-cut pages, it’s a favorite for young readers!
- Ten Little Caterpillars – This rhyming book introduces ten different caterpillars on unique adventures, with one lucky caterpillar turning into a butterfly. The simple text and gorgeous illustrations by Lois Ehlert make it a delightful read-aloud.
- Charlie the Caterpillar– Charlie is a friendly caterpillar who faces rejection from other insects—until he transforms into a butterfly and learns the value of kindness. A heartwarming tale about friendship and self-acceptance.
- The Crunching Munching Caterpillar – This sweet story follows a caterpillar who dreams of flying like the birds and butterflies around him. Kids will love the touch-and-feel textures and the uplifting message about patience and transformation.
- Caterpillar Spring, Butterfly Summer – This adorable book features a springy, bouncy caterpillar that kids can touch and play with as they read about his journey to becoming a butterfly. The rhyming text and interactive format make it a fun and engaging read for little hands.
- Waiting for Wings – With vibrant collage-style illustrations, this book beautifully explains the life cycle of butterflies through simple, poetic text. It’s both a story and a science lesson, making it a great pick for the classroom or bedtime reading.
Download Instructions
Getting your hands on this fun and free printable caterpillar template to make a torn paper caterpillar craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.
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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.
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