Butterfly Net Yarn Craft
06.05.2016
Because of their beauty and carefree flight, children are fascinated by butterflies. Their interesting life cycle and incredible journeys to migrate, further our interest in these small and delicate creatures. Parents that want their child to get a healthy dose of nature may encourage their interest in butterflies and moths. Teachers provide academic knowledge about the metamorphosis of butterflies. As Occupational Therapists, we also want to do our part to create interest in the outdoor world.
"Like a Butterfly, I am Finding my Wings"
Tools To Grow has a craft that is a suitable compliment to any lesson or outdoor activity about butterflies. This activity includes directions to easily modify the task, making it appropriate for most children aged preschool and older.
This Butterfly Yarn Net Craft Activity address a variety of skills. These include:
Fine Motor Skills:
- Strengthening - utilizing the hole punch. Find more hole punch resources here.
- Dexterity - manipulating materials and tools (tape, crayons)
Bilateral Coordination: Lacing Yarn
- Lacing yarn is an important skill that requires the hands to perform different, but complementary actions.
Executing Multi-stepped Sequenced Movements
Scissor Skills - Cutting out Net and Butterflies
- Cutting with scissors involves the skill of hand separation, fine motor coordination, bilateral coordination, and eye-hand coordination.
Following Written Directions
Materials Needed:
- Butterfly net template (attached)
- Flower/grass coloring page (attached)
- 1/8 inch Hole Punch
- Tape
- Scissors
- Plastic Needle (optional)
- Yarn
- Crayons/Colored Pencils
How to Assemble Butterfly Net:
Two Versions are included in the printable PDF based on the skill level of the child:
1. Cut out butterfly net. Cut around the net portion on the dotted lines as indicated.
Version 1:
1. Cut 5 pieces of yarn, measuring approximately 3 & 3/4 inches.
2. Glue each piece of yarn on each horizontal line.
3. Cut 8 pieces of yarn, measuring approximately 2 & 1/2 inches.
4. Glue each piece of yarn on each vertical line.
Version 2:
1. Using a small hole punch, punch each circle as indicated around the net.
Note: You can also poke each hole with needle if you do not have a small hole punch.
2. Measure and cut out 2 lengths of yarn 20 inches long.
3. Thread yarn through the holes on the butterfly net (detailed instructions are included in printable).
Complete Craft:
- Color and cut out butterflies.
- Carefully move yarn to "capture" butterflies under the net.
- Color Flower/Grass page and glue completed butterfly net on page as indicated.
We hope your students/children love making these adorable butterfly nets!
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