Yesterday we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and enjoyed the colorful illustrations. We made lovely caterpillars using just the following items:
1. small cups, used upside-down, for the body of the caterpillar
2. disposable forks - for the grass (works and looks fantastic!)
3. variety of paint colors (we voted on primary colors)
4. Q-tip for the caterpillar legs, face, and antennae
It was fun to see how some children used color patterns to make the body of the caterpillar. Blue - red - yellow was a popular pattern to follow!
Many of the children remembered caterpillars could not yet fly, so it was discussed that all caterpillar legs could reach the grass. Only later could the caterpillar fly...as a butterfly!
Ah...the joys of a spring day in Preschool...absolutely wonderful!
These turned out lovely - where did you get this fabulous idea?
ReplyDeleteLove this unique approach to creating the various parts and textures. Very creative. I will use it in South Africa next months for a Bug Lesson I am creating. Thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Oh, how I wish the boys could have you as their teacher. You're a "natural"!
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