Get ready for some fuzzy fun with our pom pom caterpillar craft. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions and use our free printable leaf template to create adorable caterpillars with your kids.
This cute caterpillar is perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in children of all ages. With just a few simple materials, kids can transform ordinary pom poms into adorable caterpillars.
Perfect for a creative afternoon indoors, this craft encourages imagination and fine motor skills. As your child carefully glues pom poms onto the leaf template and adds googly eyes, he is also working on his fine motor skills.
I have included a free printable leaf template to make this craft even easier. This leaf template is extra cute because it looks like a caterpillar has started to eat it.
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Pom Pom Caterpillar Supplies
- Free printable leaf template (see link below)
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pom poms (4 of the same color or different colors)
- Googly eyes
How To Make a Pom Pom Caterpillar
Step 1: Print the leaf template.
Start by printing the free printable leaf template (see link below) on cardstock paper. Once printed, let your child color the leaf with crayons or markers. After coloring, carefully cut out the leaf along the edges.
Step 2: Color the leaf.
Color the leaf with crayons or markers. We used green and brown crayons to color the leaf.
Step 3: Cut out the leaf.
Carefully cut out the leaf.
Step 4: Make the caterpillar.
Next, apply glue to the back of four pom poms, and then stick them in a line on the leaf. Make sure the pom poms are placed next to each other, as this will form the body of the caterpillar.
You can use pom poms of the same color for a uniform look or mix and match colors for a more vibrant caterpillar.
Step 5: Add googly eyes.
Stick on two googly eyes to one of the pom poms. These googly eyes will bring your caterpillar to life and make it even more adorable.
Step 6: Enjoy your pom pom caterpillar craft.
Your pom pom caterpillar craft is now complete and ready to be displayed or played with. I hope you enjoy making this caterpillar with your kids.
Free Printable Leaf Template
Click on the link below for the free printable leaf template. This leaf template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Click here for the free printable leaf template.
