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By Kim Vij 6 Comments

Caterpillar Math with Recycled Lids

We’re having so much fun in BUG WEEK as part of our Virtual Book Club Summer Camp!

 

 

Today is Eric Carle’s Birthday so in honor of him and one very hungry caterpillar it’s time for some Caterpillar fun!

We created a fun and simple math game using lids!

It’s works perfect for siblings too.  You can adjust the level of difficulty with the little ones you can work on one to one correspondence and number recognition and your older ones you can work on their math facts!

Caterpillar Math Game

  1. Gather your lids
  2. Create a caterpillar mat
  3. Print out these caterpillar number cards {PRINT HERE}
  4. Play!

Here’s some Letter Bugs Activity and ABC Printable that are tons of fun to do with these same lids!
Toddler Approved has some Fizzy Caterpillars that we will be creating today that she’s sharing on the Virtual Book Club Summer Camp Planner.  Click on the image to get the directions how to create them.  She’s also included a list of books for older kids participating in the VBC Summer Camp.

Have you signed up to receive your free Planner?

Don’t forget to check out last year’s post with over 100 Eric Carle Activities!

If you need more Bug Ideas, make sure to check our our Virtual Book Club Bug Week Pinterest board.

You can also join the Very Hungry Caterpillar Virtual Food Drive!
Visit The Good Long Road for more details!

Like this idea? Pin for later or share now with a friend!

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Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Book Activities, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Eric Carle, VBC Summer Camp

About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Kristina says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Great activity!! I love when I can do an activity with both my toddler and my preschooler. I love these colorful lids too.

    Reply
  2. Kim @ The Educators' Spin On It says

    June 26, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Thanks Kristina! There are so many ways to use those lids, I LOVE IT! However I must say they had far more fun with your fizzing caterpillars this afternoon!

    Reply
  3. Ticia says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:50 am

    It's always fun when you can create something using recycling. I remember buying an entire book of games for school when I was teaching using recycling. Most of it was variations on using lids.

    Reply
  4. Deborah Alter-Rasche says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Thanks for sharing this fun (and cute!) printable on Tuesday Tots. I’ve featured it this week. 🙂

    Reply

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