Life Cycle Of A Butterfly Craft
Do you need a craft for your butterfly life cycle unit? Look no further! I’ve got a freebie you’ll LOVE! I’ve got you covered with this no-prep foldable butterfly life cycle project! Best of all, it’s free, and it’s a great way to teach about the life cycle of a butterfly!
What is the life cycle of a butterfly?
The basic life cycle of a butterfly is simple, and this foldable craft covers all 4 steps.
- Eggs
- Caterpillar 🐛
- Chrysalis
- Butterfly 🦋
Let’s talk about how easy this craft is.
This life cycle of a butterfly craft is quick & easy!
If you’re looking for a craft activity that doesn’t require purchasing supplies or prepping a bunch of materials, you’ll love this one.
It’s a single two-sided page that folds into all 4 stages of the butterfly life cycle.
Your students simply color, cut, and fold. There’s no gluing, no extra supplies, & no mess.
Check out the supply list below. Of course, you probably have it all already!
Supplies You’ll Need:
All you need to do to prep this activity is run copies of the activity sheet. Make the copies two-sided and run one copy for each kid.
- Activity sheet
- Scissors
- Crayons or markers
How to put the life cycle of a butterfly craft together:
This craft is super easy. Here are the steps:
1: Follow the directions to color each section of the activity sheet.
2: Fold the project along the lines.
3: Unfold and refold it to show each step of the life cycle.
Tip: Some kids will need you to model folding and unfolding the butterfly life cycle craft a few times to remember the stages of the butterfly life cycle. So, demonstrate it to the class and have your students copy you.
Why your kids will love this life cycle of a butterfly craft:
This simple foldable craft lets kids model each stage of the life cycle. They’ll get clear visuals and a hands-on activity that walks them through each stage in the life cycle of a butterfly. It’s a great project to take home and show their families.
Get The Activity Sheet:
Pop in your email address and grade level below, and I’ll send the activity directions straight to your inbox. (Many districts block attachments, so it’s best to use your personal email.)
Books to go along with your butterfly life cycle lessons:
These are a few of my children’s books about butterflies. They’re great for read-alouds, to add to your classroom library, or to add to your science center. Check them out and see what you think. (Note: This blog post contains affiliate links.)
- Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Same Swope – This sweet story follows the life cycle of a monarch butterfly who wants to get to Mexico. The words are rhythmic and catchy. The pictures are simple and adorable.
- The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach – This entertaining book uses humor and engaging illustrations to explain metamorphosis. It’s a perfect book to read out loud and definitely a classroom must-have.
- From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman – Follow along with a classroom of students as they watch a caterpillar become a butterfly. It’s a great segue into raising butterflies in the classroom.
- Butterflies Are Pretty… Gross! by Rosemary Mosco – If you’re looking to add a book full of real facts, jokes, and information that your students probably haven’t heard before, this book is for you. It’s cute, funny, and highly engaging!
Don’t forget to grab the FREE activity sheet!
This life cycle of a butterfly craft is sure to be a hit with your students. So don’t forget to grab the free activity sheet. You won’t regret it!
Did you enjoy the butterfly life cycle craft? If so, check out these butterfly life cycle activities to complete your next butterfly unit.
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“This resource was perfect for my second graders’ butterfly and pollinators research project!”
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“My students loved using this resource during our butterfly unit. This resource helped students organize all of the information learned about butterflies into a writing assignment, to show what they know!” – 💕 Elizabeth
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“This was the perfect way to log our caterpillar-to-butterfly life cycle project. Students loved the observations, and it was a good way to practice writing skills. Thanks for this great resource! I will definitely use it again!” – Cindy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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“We used this when we were hatching butterflies! It taught my students so much more and was very engaging for them!
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