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Craft · Fine motor skills · Cutting skills

Floating Butterfly Frame

Ages 5–10 25 minutes Moderate

Materials

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Downloads and Printables

Preparation

Print the butterfly page. If using a hot glue gun, an adult heats it in advance and keeps it away from the child.

How to Play

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  • Safety: The hot glue gun is for adults only. Scissors are used with adult supervision.

Make It Easier

An adult prepares the frame and thread in advance, and the child cuts and glues the butterflies. The white butterfly can be cut out ahead of time.

Make It More Challenging

Instead of glue, tie the corners with colorful yarn. You can also color the white butterfly yourself, add a second butterfly on another thread, or hang the frame in a window.

Skills Practiced

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