momstown loves crafts that kids of all ages can do - and this butterfly stained glass is a great example!

 

butterfly stained glass

 

What you need:

  • Construction paper
  • Tissue paper scraps
  • Glue (glue stick is best instead of white glue)
  • Scissors

butterfly stained glassFold construction paper into half or quarters, and make small cuts (snowflake-style!). When you unfold you'll have the perfect symmetry of a butterfly.

 

 

 

 

butterfly stained glassGlue tissue paper scraps along the holes on the reverse side. Aim for symmetry here too if you really want it to be true to a butterfly's design.butterfly stained glass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hang in a window and let the sun shine in! Make a perfect spring decoration and a great way to teach kids about symmetry. Or, look at a book to introduce the life cycle of a butterfly - they will be entralled!

 

For toddlers: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

For preschoolers: Waiting for Wings by Lois Elhert

For school-agers: Butterfly Life Cycle by Bobbie Kalman

Posted by Teacher Mom on 04/29/2012 - 11:33
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