8 Easy Bug Crafts for Preschool
Here are 8 bug crafts that are easy for preschoolers to make!
These cut-and-paste activities are a fun addition to any spring insect theme in the classroom or at home.
You’ll just need the printable template, crayons or markers, scissors, and a glue stick.
I’ve included familiar bugs like a butterfly, caterpillar, ladybug, ant, and more that line up with common insect themes!
All of these templates are included in the bug bundle.
Build Your Own Ant
This ant craft is a fun one to add to insect themes or backyard bug lessons. It’s an easy way to bring in conversations about anthills.
Build Your Own Butterfly
This butterfly craft is a fun one to include when you’re learning about the butterfly life cycle or noticing insects outside in the spring (be sure to grab the caterpillar next). The large wings are fun to decorate and color!
Build Your Own Caterpillar
This caterpillar craft focuses on the early stage of the butterfly life cycle. It’s also a good one to plan after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Build Your Own Dragonfly
This dragonfly craft ties into bug themes that include ponds or water habitats. It works well when talking about insects you might find near water.
Build Your Own Ladybug
This ladybug craft fits right into bug or garden themes. The spotted wings give it that classic ladybug look so it’s really easy to identify.
Build Your Own Bee
This bee craft connects to pollinator lessons or garden themes. It’s a good one to have ready when you’re talking about how bees help flowers grow.
Build Your Own Grasshopper
This grasshopper craft is another fun insect craft to add to your plans. It’s one you might notice out in the grass in late spring and summer.
Build Your Own Spider
This spider craft is a fun bonus one to add to backyard bug themes. Since spiders aren’t technically insects, you can use this one to point out that they’re arachnids and how they’re different from insects!
