Story Cut Outs to Support Teaching on The Very Hungry Caterpillar

How can I use these ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ cut-outs?

These cut-outs are really fun and versatile, and have plenty of possibilities for use. You could use them to bring the story to life, by using them like puppets as you read the story out. For this, simply stick a straw or lollipop stick to the back of each cut-out, so you can move it easily.

Alternatively, they also make a great display resource. Stick them up around your classroom to bring a pop of colour to the environment. They would look great in your reading corner, or in a display about favourite books.

Cutting out the shapes could also be a great way to improve children’s cutting skills. Some of the cut-outs will be easier than others, so they could start with some of the fruit, before moving on to the more intricate butterfly when they feel ready. This is a great way to develop children’s fine motor skills.

What other resources might I like?

If you found our ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ cut-outs useful, you might want to explore some of the other resources we have on our site.

Kick things off with our Pencil Control Worksheets to Support Teaching on ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. This is another great way to refine children’s fine motor skills, whilst staying on the topic of this beloved children’s book.

Alternatively, this Word Mat to Support Teaching on ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ is a good way to introduce your learners to the core vocabulary related to the story. This could be a good activity to do before reading the book, to give children an idea of what to expect, and to ensure that they know all the vocabulary that they’re about to encounter.

Finally, check out these Colouring Sheets to Support Teaching on ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. This could be a great activity for any early-finishers, helping to encourage children to get through their main work in good time.

What is ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ about?

‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle is the classic tale of a small caterpillar who is…well, very hungry. To satisfy his hunger, this small caterpillar eats and eats and eats, and gets bigger and bigger and bigger.

With its vibrant illustrations and simple story, it’s a favourite of children all over the world. Bring it into your classroom to introduce children to the delights of storytelling - as well as some simple counting skills!