Butterfly Crafts
Butterfly crafts are always popular with kids of all ages. Toddlers love the bright colours and vivid patterns, pre-schoolers are fascinated by the change from caterpillars to butterflies , whilst school-age children can include delicate materials and symmetrical patterns in their projects. When you talk about butterflies with your kids you can mention nature and the seasons and explain how in England they come out in spring and summer, whilst in hotter countries they are seen the whole year round. You could point out very simple colours to young children like red, blue or yellow and go into much more detail about turquoise, lilac or scarlet for older kids. You could explain how the insect changes from a caterpillar to a butterfly...perhaps give your children a sleeping bag to shuffle around in so they can pretend to be a wriggling caterpillar! Eric Carle’s classic tale of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is a lively, fun book to share with younger children if you want a simple explanation of how caterpillars change into butterflies. An image search for “butterfly” on the internet would offer lots more inspiration for older children who want to know more about the colours and patterns that decorate real butterflies. Browse through the craft ideas below to find a project that your kids will find fun. Pick something easy if you want quick results, or go for something more in-depth if you have the time and your kids have the concentration span! Butterfly Finger Puppetbutterfly crafts Finger Puppet Instructions
A really easy, effective butterfly craft suitable kids of all ages. A little adult preperation is needed before the kids get stuck in, but they will quickly have a usable, fun finger puppet....no waiting for wet glue to dry with this one!
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