Planning a butterfly theme? These Cute Butterfly Activities for Preschool are easy and fun for little ones!
Whether you are diving deep into the world of insects or talking about the Life Cycle of a Butterfly, I know you’ll find a fun butterfly craft, sensory play idea, or activity on this list.
Let’s check out all these beautiful butterfly preschool activities!
1) Symmetry Butterfly Craft
This easy Symmetry Butterfly Craft is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
Using the free butterfly template, kids paint half of the picture, then fold to make a symmetrical print on the other side.
I love how kids are so surprised by the reveal. What fun!
2) Thumbprint Butterfly
This Thumbprint Butterfly is from my blog as well.
Kids use paint to make fingerprint butterflies on the free grass printable. Such a cute and easy idea!
3) Spring Butterfly Printables
You can find two free Spring Butterfly Printables here on Simply Full of Delight.
There’s a free coloring page featuring butterflies and flowers. Plus, there’s also a fun Look & Find page with fun spring items to find.
4) Bubble Wrap Butterflies
Looking for something unique? These Bubble Wrap Butterflies are from The Craft-at-Home Family.
This adorable spring craft is perfect for your butterfly preschool theme!
5) Butterfly Shape Craft
This sweet Butterfly Shape Craft is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids can use basic shapes to create these fun butterflies!
6) Paper Plate Butterfly Craft
I love this adorable Paper Plate Butterfly Craft by Mommy Evolution.
All you need are a few simple craft supplies to create these vibrant, beautiful butterflies. What a fun idea!
7) Leaf Art Butterfly
How cool is this Leaf Art Butterfly by Fox Farm Home.
Kids can create one of a kind butterfly crafts with this amazing art idea!
Plus, you could extend the idea and create all sorts of insects. What fun!
8) Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
These easy Coffee Filter Butterflies are by Rock Your Homeschool. Kids will love how this craft mixes art with science.
Plus, it’s such a cute craft for kids of all ages!
9) Photo Butterfly Craft
Love ideas that incorporate photos? This Photo Butterfly Craft is by This Tiny Blue House.
What a cute idea for decorating a classroom door or bulletin board!
10) Butterfly Corner Origami Bookmark
Interested in origami? Learn how to make a Butterfly Corner Origami Bookmark from Easy Foldable Creations. What a fun idea!
11) Torn Paper Butterfly Craft
Check out this Torn Paper Butterfly Craft from Simple Everyday Mom.
It’s great for fine motor skills development and so easy with the free template.
12) Easy Paper Butterfly Craft
These Easy Paper Butterfly Crafts are by One Crazy Mom.
These beautiful butterflies are perfect for bulletin boards and spring classroom decorations!
13) Butterfly Life Cycle Craft
Looking for butterfly life cycle activities? This simple Butterfly Life Cycle Craft is from Living Life and Learning.
It’s the perfect way to help kids visualize the life cycle of the butterfly.
14) Tissue Paper Butterflies
Learn how to make Tissue Paper Butterflies over at Family Focus Blog.
This fun idea comes together in a snap!
It’s an easy craft kids are sure to enjoy!
15) Paper Butterfly Craft
This cute Paper Butterfly Craft is by This Tiny Blue House. Kids will love choosing the colors to make their own colorful butterfly.
Such a fun idea for kids of all ages!
16) Insect Sensory Bin
Looking for hands-on activities for your Butterfly Unit? Kids can enjoy plenty of imaginative play with this Insect Sensory Bin.
It features butterflies as well as caterpillars and other insects as well. It’s a great way to help young children develop fine motor skills in a fun way.
17) Butterfly Nature Collage
This Butterfly Nature Collage is by Cultivating Brilliant Minds.
Learn how to make this incredible nature craft that features real natural objects.
18) Butterfly Dot Marker Pages
You can find some free Butterfly Dot Marker Pages over at Two Pink Peonies.
There’s 2 butterflies as well as some other fun Spring themed pages.
What a fun activity for toddlers and preschoolers!
19) Tissue Paper Butterfly Mobile Craft
There’s a fun Tissue Paper Butterfly Mobile Craft over at Make and Takes.
These gorgeous butterflies are perfect for celebrating spring time!
20) Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft
Check out this Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft by Beth Ann Averill.
It’s such a simple idea that is perfect for your butterfly theme!
21) Butterfly Suncatcher Craft for Kids
You can find this cute Butterfly Suncatcher Craft over at The Craft-at-Home Family.
What a fun craft idea that is so simple with the free printable template.
22) Butterfly Tracing Worksheets
These Butterfly Tracing Worksheets are from Simple Everyday Mom.
There’s line tracing, letter tracing, and butterfly tracing. What a great addition to your preschool butterfly theme!
23) DIY Butterfly Feeder
Build your own butterfly garden with this fun art project.
Learn how to make a DIY Hanging Easy Butterfly Feeder over at Finding Myself Young.
With just a few simple supplies your kids can bring butterflies to your yard!
24) Butterfly Coloring Page
Continue the butterfly fun with this free butterfly coloring page from Simply Full of Delight.
It features a little caterpillar, a butterfly, and flowers.
Plus you can find some fun caterpillar coloring pages too.
25) Build a Butterfly Craft
This Build a Butterfly Craft for kids is a simple butterfly activity from my Etsy shop.
Kids simply cut and paste to create this easy butterfly craft.
More Insect Activities
Looking for more fun activities for your little learners?
Kids can make their own caterpillars with this easy Thumbprint Caterpillar craft idea. So cute and the perfect activity to add to your butterfly unit.
You can find a big list of Caterpillar Activities here. So many cute little caterpillars including egg carton caterpillar crafts, coloring pages, and more!
There’s a cute paper Ladybug craft here. It’s easy to cut out and perfect for Pre-k students!
You can find a big list of Bee Crafts for kids here. There’s fun ideas for kindergarten students as well as younger children.
Save these simple butterfly crafts and activities for later by pinning the image below to your Spring Activities board on Pinterest.
