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?