This is a simple and colorful idea to make a butterfly by using an inkblot technique. You can use chopsticks or lacking that a Popsicle stick. This is a great follow up activity after reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.
Materials:
Materials:
- white paper
- paints and paintbrushes
- scissors
- pair of disposable chopsticks attached at one end (or you can use a craft stick)
- tape
Directions:
- Read the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Look at the picture of the butterfly.
- On one side of a piece of white paper, paint 1 large colorful circle and then 1 more small colorful circle above it.
- Fold the paper and press down gently. Open again to reveal a beautiful butterfly. Allow to dry.
- Cut around the image in a butterfly shape.
- Insert the butterfly between the chopsticks and tape to secure. Or tape to a craft stick.
- Let students make their butterflies fly around the room.
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