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Egg Carton Caterpillar

Age2–5 years
Time15–30 min
MessSome mess
EnergySome energy
SettingIndoor
Egg Carton Caterpillar

You'll need

  • Egg carton
  • Paint or markers
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Googly eyes (optional)

Steps

  1. 1Cut egg carton into strip of connected cups
  2. 2Paint or color each segment
  3. 3Add pipe cleaner antennae
  4. 4Glue on googly eyes or draw face

Why this works

Upcycled craft creates a toy to play with afterward.

Try also

  • Make an egg carton train
  • Create a whole garden of bugs
  • Add legs with pipe cleaners

Adult handles cutting. Supervise small parts.

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