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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
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
Making learning fun
A range of butterfly themed activities for junior primary
http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/ButterflyPrintables.html
Caterpillar and Butterfly, by Ambelin Kwaymullina: teacher notes
Simple lesson plans for literacy, science and art that are based upon the picture book, Caterpillar and Butterfly