Minibeasts Level: Key Stage 1 - Cross-curricular activities

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

First you could read the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This is what each child needs to make him:

• Egg cartons (twelve pack)
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pipe Cleaners
• Green Paint
• Red Paint
• Stick on Eyes

Method:

• Cut the egg carton in half length ways and turn upside down.
• In the top of the first section, make two holes either side for the pipe cleaners to fit in as antennae and cut them to size.

(Depending on the skill of the children, the cutting stage may need to be done by an adult.)

• Paint the section with the two holes in red and paint the remaining five sections in green.
• When the paint has dried, insert the pipe cleaners into the holes and secure with sellotape if necessary.
• Glue on the eyes.

RSPCA Minibeasts Pack

The RSPCA has a whole range of activities on Minibeasts for Elementary School. Download the resource packs here.