Accordion caterpillar garden craft for 6-year-olds
This craft is for six-year-olds making an accordion-fold caterpillar on a garden background. It differs from a paper chain activity by using one folded paper body per child.
What to buy
Green construction paper strips
12
Light blue cardstock sheets
6 sheets
Pre-cut paper flower shapes
24
Yellow dot stickers
24
Large wiggle eyes
12
Black pipe cleaners
6
Glue sticks
6
Washable markers
1 set
Crayons
1 set
Child-safe scissors
6 pairs
Butterfly stickers
1 sheet
Who this list is for
One folded paper body makes the caterpillar in this garden craft for six-year-olds. It differs from a paper chain activity because each child creates a single accordion-fold caterpillar on a light blue garden background.
How to use this list
Give each child a light blue cardstock sheet and a green construction paper strip. Fold the strip back and forth to create the accordion body, then glue it onto the background. Add large wiggle eyes, a black pipe cleaner for antennae, pre-cut paper flower shapes with yellow dot sticker centers, butterfly stickers, and marker or crayon details.
Common mistakes
Do not turn the green strip into a linked paper chain; the folds should stay connected as one caterpillar body. Make broad, even folds so the caterpillar can be seen clearly. Use a small amount of glue under each section rather than flattening the whole accordion strip.
What is on this list
You will need 12 green construction paper strips, six light blue cardstock sheets, 24 pre-cut paper flower shapes, and 24 yellow dot stickers. The list also includes 12 large wiggle eyes, six black pipe cleaners, glue sticks, washable markers, crayons, six pairs of child-safe scissors, and butterfly stickers. Cross off what is already available.
When you are done
Leave the garden pictures flat until the accordion bodies and antennae are secure. Save unused flowers and butterfly stickers, and display the caterpillars where their folded paper bodies will not be pressed flat.
FAQ
Who is "Accordion caterpillar garden craft for 6-year-olds" for?
One folded paper body makes the caterpillar in this garden craft for six-year-olds. It differs from a paper chain activity because each child creates a single accordion-fold caterpillar on a light blue garden background.
How should I use "Accordion caterpillar garden craft for 6-year-olds"?
Give each child a light blue cardstock sheet and a green construction paper strip. Fold the strip back and forth to create the accordion body, then glue it onto the background. Add large wiggle eyes, a black pipe cleaner for antennae, pre-cut paper flower shapes with yellow dot sticker centers, butterfly stickers, and marker or crayon details.
What should I skip or avoid with "Accordion caterpillar garden craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not turn the green strip into a linked paper chain; the folds should stay connected as one caterpillar body. Make broad, even folds so the caterpillar can be seen clearly. Use a small amount of glue under each section rather than flattening the whole accordion strip.
What is on the "Accordion caterpillar garden craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need 12 green construction paper strips, six light blue cardstock sheets, 24 pre-cut paper flower shapes, and 24 yellow dot stickers. The list also includes 12 large wiggle eyes, six black pipe cleaners, glue sticks, washable markers, crayons, six pairs of child-safe scissors, and butterfly stickers. Cross off what is already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the garden pictures flat until the accordion bodies and antennae are secure. Save unused flowers and butterfly stickers, and display the caterpillars where their folded paper bodies will not be pressed flat.
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