18+ Butterfly Crafts For Kids

Here are over 18 of our favorite easy butterfly crafts for kids. These simple butterfly craft ideas are a wonderful creative screen free activity for children in preschool and the early primary grades.

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Easy Butterfly Crafts

Butterflies are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, and these 18+ simple butterfly crafts for kids are a wonderful way to learn more about them!

Each craft is not only fun but also great for building fine motor skills as kids cut, fold, and create their own beautiful butterfly crafts.

Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or a hands-on way to explore the wonders of nature, these butterfly crafts are sure to bring lots of enjoyment and creativity to your day!

10 Fun Facts About Butterflies

did you know that…

1. Butterflies start as tiny eggs! 🥚 They hatch into caterpillars before turning into beautiful butterflies.
2. Caterpillars eat A LOT! 🍃 Munch, munch! A caterpillar’s job is to eat and grow before it turns into a butterfly.
3. Butterflies do a magic trick! 🎩✨ They wrap themselves in a cozy chrysalis and transform inside—like real-life magic!
4. Butterflies taste with their feet! 🦶 Instead of using their mouths, they stand on flowers to “taste” them. Yum!
5. Their wings are see-through! 👀 Even though they look colorful, butterfly wings have tiny scales covering a clear layer.
6. They drink their food! 🥤 Butterflies don’t chew—they sip sweet nectar from flowers like a straw. Slurp!
7. Some butterflies migrate like birds! 🦜 Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles to find warm weather.
8. They can’t fly if they’re too cold! ❄️ If it’s chilly, butterflies sit in the sun to warm up before they can flutter away.
9. Butterflies come in all colors! 🌈 Some are bright and bold, while others are camouflaged to blend in with trees and leaves.
10. They flap super fast! 🏎️ Some butterflies flap their wings up to 20 times per second—that’s faster than you can blink!

18+ Butterfly Crafts For Kids

Torn Paper Butterfly Crafts

Go to this post to get the free printable template you’ll need to make this colorful butterfly craft.

Photo Butterfly Craft

Head to this post to get the free printable butterfly template you’ll need to make these photo butterfly crafts.

Paper Butterflies

Go to this post from Arty Crafty Kids to see how you can make this simple craft at home or in your classroom.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Butterflies

Head over to this post from One Little Project to see how these cute butterfly crafts come together.

Butterfly Suncatcher Craft

Visit this post from The Best Ideas For Kids to get the free template you’ll need to make this butterfly craft.

Coffee Filter Butterfly Crafts

Go to this post from Organized Island to see how this fun butterfly craft comes together.

Painted Newspaper Butterflies

Check out this post from I Heart Crafty Things to see step-by-step instructions to make this butterfly craft at home or in your classroom.

Pinecone Butterfly Puppets

Head to this post from Ocean Child Crafts to see how this clever craft is made.

Paper Plate Butterfly Craft

Go to this post from Eighteen 25 to see how these cute butterfly crafts are made.

Cupcake Liner Butterfly Crafts

Visit this post from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls for step-by-step instructions.

Butterfly Tie Dye Art

Head over to this post from Keeping Up With Mrs Harris to see how this colorful butterfly craft is made.

Black Glue Butterfly Suncatcher

Visit this post from Adventure In A Box to see how this butterfly craft comes together.

Doily Butterfly Crafts

Head over to this post from A Little Pinch of Perfect to see how this butterfly craft is made.

Butterfly Sponge Painting

Go to this post from The Craft Train to see how this neat butterfly craft is made.

Tissue Paper Butterfly Craft

Visit this post from Homeschool Preschool to see how you can make this butterfly craft at home or in your classroom.

Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft

Go to this post from Artsy Kids Zone to see how this butterfly craft is made.

Paper Bag Butterfly Craft

Check out this post from Moms and Crafters to see step-by-step instructions and make this butterfly craft at home or in your classroom.

Handprint Butterfly Crafts

Go to this post from The Keele Deal to see how this butterfly craft is made.

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Foil Butterfly Crafts

Head over to this post from DIY Thought to see how these foil butterflies are made.

Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Crafts

Go to this post from Kids Kubby to get more information about making this pipe cleaner butterfly craft.

Paper Butterfly Craft

Visit this post from Artsy Craftsy Mom to get the free printable butterfly template you’ll need to make this craft.

Butterfly Mask Craft

Go to this post from Red Ted Art to see how this butterfly mask is made.

More Animal Crafts For Kids

• Bat crafts
• Bumblebee crafts
• Bunny crafts
• Butterfly crafts
• Caterpillar crafts
• Cow crafts
• Eagle crafts
• Elephant crafts
• Fish crafts
• Fox crafts
• Hedgehog crafts
• Kangaroo crafts
• Koala crafts
• Ladybug crafts
• Lion crafts
• Otter crafts
• Owl crafts
• Panda crafts
• Penguin crafts
• Polar bear crafts
• Shark crafts
• Sloth crafts
• Snail crafts
• Wolf crafts
• Zebra crafts
• Newspaper animal craft
• Zoo animal crafts
• Paper cup animal crafts
• Popsicle stick animal crafts
• Toilet paper roll animal crafts
• Paper plate animal crafts

Books We Love

At This Tiny Blue House, we love reading and enjoy finding books that go along with the fun, craftivities we share.

If your kids are as curious about butterflies as we are, we’ve put together a list of our favorite butterfly themed-books to go along with the crafts above.

These books are filled with adventure, friendship, and important life lessons, making them a great way for young readers to learn more about these amazing little insects!

1. Butterfly Inn – This charming tale introduces children to various kinds of butterflies and the plants they need to flourish. It also educates young readers on the life cycle of butterflies and ways to help these beautiful creatures.
2. Kitten & Butterfly – A heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between a kitten and a butterfly. This book teaches children about friendship and understanding differences, with delightful illustrations to captivate young readers.
3. The Ugly Caterpillar– This inspiring story follows Katy the caterpillar, who undergoes many changes and eventually transforms into a beautiful butterfly. It teaches children about the beauty of transformation and self-acceptance.
4. The Magical World of Butterflies – In this engaging book, Too Woo, the teaching owl, explores the magical world of butterflies. From migration to butterflies in space, it’s filled with fascinating facts that will captivate young minds.
5. Percival the Beautiful Butterfly – Follow Percival’s adventure as he transforms from a plain caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly with sparkling wings. This story emphasizes the beauty of change and self-discovery.
6. Ten Magic Butterflies – A whimsical story that combines math and magic, where ten flowers transform into butterflies, teaching children basic counting and subtraction in a fun and imaginative way

Before You Go

There you go! – 18+ adorable butterfly crafts kids of all ages will enjoy making.

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