Pom Pom Caterpillars

Overview: This craft was done in a pre-k classroom. It is one that can be done with students in pre-k or kindergarden. The students learned about scenery and patterns while doing this craft. This is a craft that can be done during any time of the year with any season. It was fun and educational at the same time!

Materials: 

1. Thick popsicle stick
2. Pom Poms
3. Piece of paper 
4. Crayons 
5. Glue 
6. Tape 
7. Plastic Eyes

Steps:

1. Have the students draw a scenery on a piece of paper and leave room for the caterpillar to be placed on. 
2. Show the students the pom poms and have them pick a pattern that they want using two colors. 
3. Glue the pom poms onto the popsicle stick. 
4. Glue the eyes on the first pom pom. 
5. Tape the popsicle stick with the pom poms down on the paper.