Inchworm Clip Clip Craft
Get into the spring spirit with this cheerful Inchworm Clip Craft. Kids can turn a simple wooden clothespin into a cute little inchworm that is both fun and useful. When the craft is finished, use it to reseal opened bags of snacks like chips, cookies, crackers, or classroom treats.
Fun Facts About Inchworms
Inchworms are not actually worms. They are caterpillars, which means they are the larvae of certain moths. They get the name “inchworm” from the way they move, looping their bodies forward as if they are measuring the ground inch by inch. Inchworms often feed on leaves from trees such as apple, oak, mulberry, and elm.
Supplies
- Five 1/2 inch green pom poms
- Twelve 3/16 inch pom poms
- Two 7mm wiggle eyes
- Craft glue
- Acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Wooden clothespin
Instructions
- Paint the wooden clothespin green and let it dry completely.
- Glue five 1/2 inch green pom poms in a row across the top of the clothespin to make the inchworm’s body.
- Glue two wiggle eyes onto the front pom pom.
- Glue the smaller 3/16 inch pom poms around the inchworm to add texture and decoration.
- Let the glue dry before using your inchworm clip to close a snack bag or decorate a spring display.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This easy inchworm craft is a fun way to introduce children to caterpillars, moths, and insect life cycles. After making the craft, invite kids to compare inchworms to butterflies and other caterpillars. Ask them to describe how an inchworm moves, then have them act it out by “measuring” short distances across the floor.
For a classroom activity, children can use their inchworm clips to hold plant observation notes, spring writing prompts, or snack bags during a bug and insect theme. This also pairs well with lessons about gardens, trees, and the helpful role insects play in nature.
Supplies
Five 1/2” Green Pom Poms
Twelve 3/16” Pom Poms
Two 7mm Wiggle Eyes
Craft Glue
Acrylic Paint and Brush
Wooden Clothespin
Instructions
Paint the clothespin. Let dry.
Glue five ½” pom poms next to each other across the top.
Glue on wiggle eyes.
Glue on 3/16” pom pom all around the worm.
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
