The Very Hungry Caterpillar-Counting Activity Activity suggestions: Spread the caterpillars and apples on the floor or table. Children choose a caterpillar, count its circles and find the corresponding number that appears on the apple. The caterpillar slithers into the apple through the cutting. Steps: Step 1:Print the pages. Step 2. Laminate the papers for durability. Step 3:Cut the caterpillars and the apples along the line.