The Ultimate List of Eric Carle Activities (nearly 100 ideas!)
Today is Eric Carle’s birthday! In case you don’t know who I’m talking about, he is the author of many beloved children’s books. In honor of his birthday (and to provide you with an awesome resource!) I am sharing nearly 100 activities to go along with Eric Carle’s books! There are so many neat ideas here, so stay awhile and check out these fabulous ideas!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Caterpillar & Butterfly Crafts from Teaching Mama
Caterpillar Necklace from Buggy & Buddy
Toe Print Caterpillars from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
Caterpillar Finger Puppets from Damson Lane
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Printables from Homeschool Share
The Very Hungry Pasta Bead Caterpillar from Powerful Mothering
Stamping with The Very Hungry Caterpillar from Second Story Window
Lego Inspired Retelling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar from The Educator’s Spin On It
Hungry Caterpillar Crafts from Artsy Craftsy Mom
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities for Toddlers from ALLterNATIVElearning
Caterpillar Tube and Playdough from Motherhood and Other Adventures
Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft from Mama Smiles
Caterpillar Clothespin Craft from Adventures of Adam
Hungry Caterpillar Activity for Toddlers from Teaching Mama
Caterpillar & Butterfly Fingerplay and Songs from Coffee Cups and Crayons
Caterpillar to Butterfly with Play Dough from Powerful Mothering
Caterpillar Stamping Craft from Buggy & Buddy
Caterpillar Clothespin Craft from Adventures of Adam
Pom Pom Caterpillars from Artsy Craftsy Mom
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities from JDaniel4’s Mom
Feed the Caterpillar Activity from Teaching Mama
DIY Board Game from Creative Family Fun
Butterfly Craft from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
Pom Pom Caterpillar Craft and Snack from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pinata from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party from Mum in the Mad House
Caterpillar Learning Pack for PreK-Kindergarten from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom
The Very Busy Spider
Cutting Practice Spider from Lalymom
Spider Snack from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
Sticky Web from Motherhood and Other Adventures
Letter Flies Game from Growing Book by Book
Making Your Own Busy Spiders and Web from Teach Preschool
The Very Grouchy Ladybug
The Very Grouchy Ladybug Printables from Homeschool Share
Ladybug Learning Printable Packet from Look! We’re Learning!
Ladybug Art from Wildflower Ramblings
Torn Paper Ladybugs from Teach Preschool
Grouchy Ladybug Paper Plates from The Iowa Farmer’s Wife
Learning to Tell Time with The Grouchy Ladybug from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
Mister Seahorse
Window Hanger Craft from The Eyes of a Boy
Eric Carle Inspired Seahorses from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Seahorse Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Watercolor Seahorse Craft from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
Fine Motor and Math Game from Buggy & Buddy
Mixed-Up Creatures from Homegrown Friends
Chameleon Light Box Activity from Frog in a Pocket
Mixed-Up Chameleon Art from Meri Cherry
Mixed-Up Chameleon Sensory Bin from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
Aluminum Foil Chameleon from Artsy Craftsy Mom
Mixed-Up Chameleon Sensory Bin from Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
Mixed-Up Chameleon Snack Mix from Sugar Aunts
Chameleon Felt Set and Free Patterns from Buggy & Buddy
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Gross Motor Activities from 3 Dinosaurs
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear Shadow Puppet Show from My Little Bookcase
Brown Bear Activities from The Good Long Road
Brown Bear Printables from Royal Baloo
The Tiny Seed
Flowers Like Eric Carle from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
Introducing Parts of a Seed from Carrots Are Orange
Seed Flower Craft from Toddler Approved
Little Cloud
Little Cloud Craft from I Can Teach My Child
Fun with Cloud Dough from Artsy Momma
Felt Board for Little Cloud from Growing Book By Book
Puffy Paint Cloud Art from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
A House for Hermit Crab
Playdough House for Hermit Crab from 3 Dinosaurs
Hermit Crab Art from I Heart Crafty Things
House for Hermit Crab Printables from 3 Dinosaurs
Hermit Crab Art from A Mommy’s Adventure
The Very Quiet Cricket
Listening Activity from Play Dr. Mom
Quiet Cricket Collage Craft from Teaching Mama
Exploring Chirping Sounds from Not Just Cute
I Spy Jar from The Golden Gleam
Making Bugs and Sounds from Kitchen Counter Chronicle
10 Little Rubber Ducks
Rubber Duck Math Game from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Rubber Duck Craft from A Mommy’s Adventure
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Eric Carle Inspired Moon Art from I Heart Crafty Things
Moon Craft from Inspiration Laboratories
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
Making a Click Beetle from Teaching Mama
Sequencing Activity from Ready Set Read
General Eric Carle Activities
Eric Carle Museum Trip Review from 3 Dinosaurs
Garden Yoga for Kids from Kids Yoga Stories
Discovering Animals from Mama Smiles
What’s Your Favorite Animal? from Play Dr. Mom
Eric Carle Inspired Virtual Hunger Drive from The Good Long Road
Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities from Living Montessori Now
Eric Carle in Preschool from Fun-a-Day
Eric Carle Art Activities
Creating Collages like Eric Carle from Happy Brown House
Illustrator Study from Bambini Travel
Storybook Artist Study from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom
Eric Carle Inspired Crafts for Kids from Artsy Momma
Eric Carle Letters from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Eric Carles Art-Art from Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Eric Carle Homemade Puzzles from Red Ted Art
Coloring Pages for Eric Carle Books from Sassy Dealz
Eric Carle Style Tissue Paper Art from The Imagination Tree
What is your favorite Eric Carle book?
This is an amazing round-up thank you for sharing.
I am new in this, I am teaching k 3 and I love Eric carle books
Fabulous set of activities, thanks for sharing!
My Early Years class had fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar a while ago & I shared lots of photos here… http://stimulatinglearning.co.uk/2014/04/hungry-caterpillar/
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This is an fabulous resource for anyone who loves Eric Carle…and who doesn’t!
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Wow! What an incredible collection of wonderful ideas and activities. Thanks for including a couple of our activities.
This is awesome! I like how you have it separated by the different books. Thanks for the features 🙂
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Oh my goodness, what an amazing round up!! Thanks so much for including several of my crafts in it! I’ll be pinning and sharing this on my Facebook page today. 🙂