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Demonstration on how to make an easy paper Origami Butterfly

Technically these easy butterflies are NOT Origami as there is a little cutting involved. However, this cute & easy butterfly is a great origami project for Year 2 to 6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmPTMNBIz0o

Demonstration on how to fold a Swallowtail Butterfly out of paper

A more challenging origami butterfly for the more practiced artist. Suitable for Years 5 and 6 students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhf_rbGnZbM

How to make paper Butterflies with magazines

Recycle those old magazines to make these super easy to origami butterflies. Make sure to look for bright coloured pages with less text. Take smaller rectangles to make smaller butterflies. Suitable for Years 2 to 6 students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABOoKhk5yJ4

Video on how to make a paper plate Butterfly

A wonderfully simple butterfly made from a paper plate. Demonstration on how to make these adorable creatures from paper plates and a few embellishments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubqQtZ6PUuo

Video on making a coffee filter butterfly craft

This video shows two butterfly projects made with "basket" coffee filters. Great project for the junior years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3qe5vTwKx4

Video on how to make butterfly footprints|

Moose Mischief presents, making footprint butterflies in this simple and entertaining art and craft project for kids in the early years!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5-A7tga29E

Video on how to draw a butterfly on a flower

Art Hub for Kids, guides you step-by-step to draw a butterfly on a flower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8NTvmR0CWY

Video on how to draw a cartoon butterfly

Art Hub for Kids, guides you step-by-step to draw a butterfly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxtH-OkFxU

Music video of the song 'Butterfly, Butterfly!'

A song for early childhood students about the butterfly life-cycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rvGUevGxDk&list=RDQMA7di-nRioyQ&start_radio=1

Make it with art supplies for butterflies

Worksheets and simple craft ideas for junior primary.

http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/ButterflyArtIdeas.htm