Butterflies—one of the most beautiful pollinators—have been busy all summer long. Butterflies are part of a team of insects that play an important role in the ecosystem by helping pollinate plants. Follow the steps below to make your very own balancing, beautiful, pollinator . . . and this one won’t try to fly away!
Print out this butterfly handout (be sure to print the document on two separate one-sided pages). Using markers, crayons or colored pencils, design your butterfly. You can find inspiration from real butterfly patterns or make up your own!
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Step 2:
After coloring the two butterflies, cut them out.
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Step 3:
Glue a toothpick in the center of the backside of your butterfly (be sure to leave ½ of the toothpick extending past the edge of your butterfly). Paint a thin layer of glue on the rest of the backside of your butterfly and stick the two together.
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Step 4:
After allowing the two butterflies that you glued together to dry, clip a coin to the tips of the top two wings. Now let your butterfly balance on your fingertip!
