Today I'm sharing 12 of my favorite Eric Carle inspired crafts and activities. Eric Carle is a popular author, especially among preschool children. These crafts are perfect for little hands, just grab your favorite Eric

Little Cloud book by Eric Carle. FUN preschool craft project idea ~ make Ink Blot Cloud Shapes! Great for all ages.

Tissue Paper Rainbow Colored Paper Plate Seahorse - inspired by one of our favorite children's book authors, Eric Carle.

As part of a Kindergarten art lesson on value and texture, we did a few Eric Carle-inspired texture collage craft activities.

I love happy art lessons. The ones that engage children right from the get-go. These painted paper butterflies are a perennial favorite in my art room. My first graders make painted paper and then use the paper to create butterfly wings. I set out wing templates but encourage the children to make their own wing

If your little one loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then they're sure to delight in these printable coloring pages and activities!

Create Eric Carle inspired paper collages using basic art supplies. A fun activity for any age to celebrate the incredible artist and author.

Try these adorable and hands on Eric Carle crafts for preschool kids to celebrate Eric Carle day or to go along with your favorite book.

Learn all about the life and work of Eric Carle and try making some Eric Carle style process art of your own!

Today a few of my first graders brought in (from home) two jars full of caterpillars, cocoons, and butterflies! OF course I had to throw ...