This summer, our group embarked on a colorful adventure inspired by the beloved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carl. The children connected instantly with the familiar tale, eagerly repeating lines and recognizing characters — and the story quickly became the heart of our weekly activities.
Throughout the week, we explored the book through hands-on experiences that supported creativity, learning, and fine motor development. We shaped caterpillars using red and green play dough, painted with green water, and enjoyed a theater performance based on the story. Children practiced coordination and patience by threading pasta, sorting pom-poms, and guiding small caterpillars through cardboard and felt fruit.
Our sensory play included bins filled with rice, chickpeas, and characters from the book, while real fruits and apple stamping added rich textures, scents, and colors to our learning. Fruit cards supported language development, and pre-writing exercises (lines and shapes) helped prepare little hands for writing.
Each child created their caterpillar artwork — unique, expressive, and full of charm. From fine motor tasks to imaginative play, the children embraced every activity with enthusiasm, curiosity, and joy.
One very hungry caterpillar led us into a world of discovery — and we loved every moment of it. 🦋
