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How to Make a Reading Caterpillar

Help your child track his reading in a colorful and interactive way with a Reading Caterpillar. This creative approach to his book list encourages reading with a proud display of each title achieved. Seeing the caterpillar grow can provide your child with a visual incentive to finish a summer reading list or meet school reading club goals. Reluctant readers in particular enjoy seeing a big and bright record of their accomplishments.

Things You'll Need

  • Colored construction paper Scissors Markers or crayons Glue Poster putty
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut one circle of construction paper, about 5 inches in diameter. Allow the child use the markers or crayons to draw the caterpillar's face.

    • 2

      Cut multiple circles of construction paper in slightly smaller circles, about 4 inches in diameter.

    • 3

      For each book the child reads, print the title and author on one of the colored circles.

    • 4

      Let the child decorate the circle by drawing a picture from her favorite part of the book. If you want to encourage a slow reader with a fast-growing caterpillar, use a second circle for the picture.

    • 5

      Glue the first book circle to the caterpillar's head, overlapping the two circles by approximately half an inch.

    • 6

      Mount the caterpillar to the wall using poster putty.

    • 7

      Glue each subsequent book circle to the caterpillar in the same way. According to your wall space, your caterpillar may be climbing up the wall vertically, or in a wavy horizontal line. Position the display however you and your child prefer.

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