My daughter counted down the days until she gets to the Tulip on her school calendar, which marked the first day of Spring! We ready to pack up our winter jackets and head to the park for hours on end. We’re excited to chase butterflies, watch the ducks in the pond, and picnic with friends!
A throw back, catching butterflies at an educational event in NJ.
Did you know yesterday not only marked the first day of Spring but it was also The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day?
I have childhood memories listening to and reading books by Eric Carle. Some of my childhood favorites included Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Mixed Up Chameleon, The Tiny Seed, and but my favorite was The Very Hungry Caterpillar! For generations, Eric Carle books have been a favorite in classrooms and in homes. Now that I am a parent, it’s always fun when my girls come home loving books that I loved as a little girl. My girls are big fans of his books especially The Very Hungry Caterpillar. For Christmas, the girls received The Very Hungry Caterpillar Take and Toss Game, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stencil Set, and The Very Hungry Chunky Colored Pencils. To welcome Spring and celebrate Spring we pulled out our game and made art projects.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Twirl and Toss Game is simple to set up. Snap the caterpillar and leaves onto the branch. Each player receives 3 soft pieces of fruit. Players help the Very Hungry Caterpillar catch his lunch, by tossing soft-stuffed fruit at the twirling caterpillar. Be the first to get all three pieces onto the velcro targets to win. My girls have a great time playing and love cheering each other on to feed their caterpillar friend.
image from amazon
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stencil Set & The Very Hungry Chunky Colored Pencils are great for after school coloring and crafting. The girls have a lot of fun making cards for their friends and family. This afternoon we will be coloring our favorite shapes, cutting them out and glueing them on a construction paper crown. With Easter around the corner, these would make a great basket filler.
The World of Eric Carle toys and games are fun for playdates, sleep overs, or to keep busy during the April showers. You can find other games and activities from your favorite Eric Carle books here. Want to have a Very Hungry Caterpillar themed Fun Friday find snack ideas and other activities on my The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board on pinterest. Happy Spring!
Barnes and Noble also carries toys, games, and other Eric Carle favorites!
Disclaimer: I received products for review however this did not alter my opinions. All opinions expressed are my own. Information in italic are from amazon.com. All images are my own unless noted in the caption below them.
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