Hairy Caterpillar Craft for Kids: What youll need: 4 cups - TopicsExpress

Hairy Caterpillar Craft for Kids: What youll need: 4 cups potting soil 4 tablespoons quick-sprouting grass seed (we used ryegrass seed) Small yogurt container or paper cup Knee-high nylon stocking Colorful ponytail holders Scissors Plastic bag Bobby pin Googly eyes Pipe cleaner Small pom-poms How to make it: 1. Combine the potting soil and grass seed in a large bowl. 2. The Very Hairy Caterpillar Step 1 Cut the bottom from a small yogurt container or paper cup for a funnel, then slide a knee-high nylon stocking over it, as shown. 3. The Very Hairy Caterpillar Step 3 Pour or spoon 3⁄4 to 1 cup of the soil mixture into the stocking, then slide a colorful ponytail holder over the end of the stocking to section off the pocket of soil. Repeat this process to make 5 soil-filled segments. Tie a knot in the top of the stocking and trim away any excess nylon. 4. Submerge the caterpillar in water for 10 minutes, then place it in a plastic bag and let it sit overnight. 5 The Very Hairy Caterpillar Step 5 Remove the bag and loop a semi-straightened bobby pin through the front of the stocking, then glue a googly eye onto each end of the pin. For antennae, cut a pipe cleaner in half, glue a small pom-pom onto one end of each half, and stick them in place. 6. Set your caterpillar on a plate by a sunny window and generously water the whole thing every other day. Your critter should sprout hair in about 4 to 5 days.