Three Hungry Caterpillars number 3 Coloring Pages

Coloring page story

Three very hungry caterpillars sat on a big green leaf. "We need three yummy snacks," they chirped. They looked and looked. They found one red berry. That wasn't enough. They found one yellow flower. Still not enough. They crawled to the other side of the leaf to explore. Hiding underneath were three perfect little holes they had chewed earlier! They were snack-makers, not just snack-finders. They giggled and nibbled on the leaf, making their three holes even bigger.

Coloring page Age Appropriateness

Perfect for ages 3-5, this page helps solidify the concept of 'three'. Children can practice counting by pointing to each of the three caterpillars and then the three holes. The repetitive, simple shapes of the caterpillars' bodies are excellent for developing fine motor control and pattern recognition.

Coloring Page Coloring Instructions

Wow, look at this giant leaf! And who's on it? Let's count them... one, two, three hungry caterpillars! They have been munching away. Can you also find the three holes they made? Let's give each of the three caterpillars a different color or a fun pattern. You can make one stripey, one spotty, and one all green!

Coloring Page Printing Tips

Print on a full sheet of paper to give your child plenty of space. Before they start, trace the three caterpillars with your finger while counting aloud to connect the visual with the number. Using a 'draft' setting might save ink but a 'normal' or 'high' setting will give bolder lines.

Recommended Tools

Colored pencils are wonderful for this page as they allow for more detailed work, like creating patterns on the three caterpillars. For younger children, twistable crayons are a great no-mess, no-sharpening-needed option that provides beautiful, smooth color.