Use a simple caterpillar craft to help kids learn how to spell their names. This free Caterpillar Name Craft Template is an easy way to help preschoolers and kindergarteners learn name recognition, fine motor skills and be creative at the same time. Grab your copy of the printable craft and start having fun.
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More Caterpillar Craft Ideas to Try
A fun craft is always a hit with my kids. If you like this fun bug craft then you’ll love these other art and craft activities. All you need are a few simple craft supplies to make these for a Spring theme in your early years classroom.
- Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft
- Egg Carton Caterpillar
- Free 3D Caterpillar Craft Template
- Pom Pom Caterpillars
- Caterpillars Pipe Cleaners Craft
For more ideas, take a look at these 30 Caterpillar Crafts for Preschool.
Materials Needed
- The free caterpillar name craft template
- Printer and paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- A black marker
How to Make a Caterpillar Name Craft
1. Download and print the paper caterpillar craft template.
There are two different versions of this name caterpillar for you to choose from. One is black and white and designed classrooms. It consists of three different pages which should be printed off on different colored paper for your students to enjoy.
The other version is in color and is designed for families. This consists of a single page that can be printed off on regular white paper.
The pdf of this free download is at the bottom of the post. Just click on the large blue button to get your copy and make your own fun caterpillar craft.
2. Cut out the pieces
Use a pair of scissors to cut out the heads, body parts and legs. Using scissors is a fantastic fine motor activity which will help develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen the muscles in the hands and fingers.
3. Glue the pieces onto a sheet of paper.
Make sure that you have one body part for each letter of your name. For example, someone with the name Ann has three letters in their name, and will therefore need 3 different body part circles.
Once all of the pieces have been glued into place, let your picture dry.
4. Write your name on the caterpillar’s body.
Use a black marker to write your name on the caterpillar. Place one letter on each of the body part segments.
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