Printable Build A Butterfly Craft
Butterflies are one of the most beloved bugs of spring!
With this cut-and-paste activity, kids can color the pieces, cut them out, and build a butterfly of their own.
This one works great for insect units, garden themes, or spring themes in preschool or kindergarten.
The printable template needed to make this craft is available in my Etsy shop. Grab it below, or keep reading to see how it’s assembled.
Get the Butterfly Craft Template
The butterfly template is available on its own in my Etsy shop, or grab the bug bundle to get this one plus 7 more bug crafts!
How to Build Your Own Butterfly
Supplies Needed
- Butterfly craft template
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- White copy paper or construction paper (optional)
Step 1: Color the pieces
Color all of the butterfly pieces with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
Butterflies come in many different colors and patterns, so you can make yours as colorful as you’d like!
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
Next, cut out all three pieces.
Don’t worry about cutting perfectly on the lines.
It’s completely fine if there’s a small border around the edges.
Step 3: Add the body
Glue the butterfly’s body down the center of the wings.
If you’re using a background, you can glue the wings onto the paper first and then layer the body over them.
Step 4: Finish your butterfly
Glue the antenna piece above the body, lining up the large circle with the top of the body.
Now your butterfly is finished!
