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Free Printable Flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards

May 13, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share a new set of free printable flashcards with you (finally!).

We’ve been talking about spring for the past few weeks, but summer is around the corner and that means butterflies!

I’m not the biggest fan of bugs in general, but butterflies hold a special place in my heart. They’re beautiful, but they’re also incredible!

They go through the most amazing transformation known to scientists: the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly. Any creature that can do something like that is amazing in my book.

Today, I’m sharing a new set of flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards!

Printable Butterfly Identification Flashcards for Kids

These are perfect for learning to spot butterflies that live in your area!

If you love these, don’t miss our easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for kids! And add our list of lovely children’s books about butterflies to your kids’ reading list!

Learn about the common butterfly species we see each year with these printable butterfly identification cards! Wonderful for a spring or summer nature walk in the garden!

Free Printable Flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards

To use these butterfly identification cards, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided here for convenience. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper
  • Scissors
  • Laminator (for keeping the cards durable)

Butterfly Identification Flashcards for Kids

These colorful butterfly flashcards can help kids (and adults) learn to identify eight butterfly species, including:

  • Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
  • Green Birdwing
  • Peacock Swallowtail
  • Theseus Morpho
  • Malabar Banded Peacock
  • Monarch Butterfly
  • Common Buckeye
  • Peleides Blue Morpho

Printable Butterfly Identification Flashcards

These would be wonderful for a spring nature walk!

Put all of the cards on a ring and take them with you to see how many different species you spot in your neighborhood!

Printable Butterfly Identification Flashcards for Science

Scroll down to get your free butterfly identification cards!

Don’t miss these other spring learning ideas for kids!

These fun insect activities for kids are perfect for learning about our creepy-crawly animal friends!

This simple toilet roll butterfly craft is such a fun spring craft for kids to make!

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Get more spring fun on my Spring Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

Use these butterfly identification cards to teach your kids about butterflies this spring!

Butterflies are all around us! Learn about common species in your neighborhood with these printable butterfly identification cards for kids!

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Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

April 5, 2018 by Selena Robinson 5 Comments

This simple toilet roll butterfly craft is such a fun spring craft for kids to make!

I have to be honest: I haven’t been much of a crafter over the years. But, as the kids have grown up and shown an interest in making simple crafts, I’ve gotten into it with them. And I have to say: It’s been pretty fun!

Springtime, in particular, is a great season for making crafts. There are cute animals coming out all over the place and we can use our crafting projects to learn more about them.

So this spring we decided to make a cute and easy toilet roll butterfly craft!

Simple Spring Butterfly Craft

See how to make this easy spring butterfly craft with your little ones below! And, for more adorable spring crafting fun, don’t miss our list of 30 spring animal crafts you can make with the kids!

Make this easy spring toilet roll butterfly craft with your kids! So fun and simple for little ones!

Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft

To make this spring toilet roll butterfly craft, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are provided in this post. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Toilet paper rolls (1 per butterfly)
  • Construction paper
  • White basket coffee filter
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Crayons
  • Glue stick
  • Clear tape

Making a Spring Butterfly Craft

This craft literally came together in about 45 minutes from start to finish, so it was perfect for keeping the kids happy while we made dinner.

Easy Spring Butterfly Craft

Cut a single sheet of construction paper in half horizontally. Then wrap the half sheet of construction paper around the toilet roll and secure with clear tape.

Making a Simple Spring Butterfly Craft

Next, fold the coffee filter in half and use a glue stick to seal it closed. Color the entire filter half.

Easy Spring Butterfly Craft for Kids

Cut four small petal shapes out of a contrasting color of construction paper.

Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft

Glue two petal shapes on either side of the filter, then use a crayon to color a dot in the center of each petal. These are your butterfly’s “wings”.

Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

Use the glue stick to attach the wings to the toilet roll.

Cute Spring Butterfly Craft

Cut off a small piece of a colored pipe cleaner and fold it into a “V” shape. Tape it to the back of the toilet roll. These are your butterfly’s “antennae”.

Simple Spring Butterfly Craft for Kids

Finally, use a marker to add eyes and a smile. You’re done!

Simple Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

You can make these in all kinds of colors!

Fun Spring Butterfly Craft for Kids

If you enjoy this toilet roll butterfly craft, check out some of other spring activities!

Get ready to welcome warmer weather with these fun spring crafts for kids to make!

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These easy spring crafts for kids are wonderful for welcoming warmer weather with the kids!

Plus, get more ideas on my Spring Activities for Kids Pinterest board!

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