Caterpillar Hands

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Caterpillar Hands

Sit in a comfortable place such as a rocking chair with the infant on your lap. Hold the book so the infant can see it. Then turn the pages and point out the characteristics of each picture. Initially, use only the first picture, and then talk more about each picture.  

Read the story as you are able, according to the infant's contentment. If the child loses interest, then save the activity and come back to it at another time. 

When finished, begin the art project.  Start by painting the palm of the child’s hand green (this will be the body) and their fingers blue (these will be the legs).  Press painted hands onto paper. Repeat 4-5 times for each section of the body. 

With a clean hand, paint their palm red this time to make the head. Let dry. Use yellow paint and a clean finger to make the outer portion of the eyes.  

Do this again with green paint and a smaller finger to make the inner portion. Use brown paint and one last clean finger to make antennae.