Tent Caterpillar Crawls Up Grass Blade Coloring Page

Realistic

Story Spark

Imagine you are this small, happy caterpillar, inching along a tall blade of grass after a gentle rain. The dewdrops sparkle like tiny jewels?

Parent's Toolkit

Word of the Day

Instar

It is a stage in a caterpillar's life between molts. Each time they shed, it's a new instar!

Did You Know?

• Some caterpillars have incredible camouflage, looking exactly like twigs or bird droppings to avoid being eaten!
• Caterpillars have multiple sets of eyes, called 'ocelli', which help them sense light and movement, but don't give them
• Many caterpillars can produce silk, not just silkworms! They use it to build shelters or attach themselves to leaves.

Conversation Corner

? What do you think is the most important thing for a caterpillar to learn?
? If you could transform into a butterfly, what colors would your wings be?
? How might the world look different from a caterpillar's perspective close to?

Download this free tent caterpillar coloring page featuring a cute crawler on tall grass with dew drops in Realistic style for kids. Print and color today.