We have been heavy into learning about butterflies! One of the crafts we’ve enjoyed is this Butterfly lifecycle craft! It teaches children the metamorphosis of butterflies, which is fun! Try this fun activity. The template for this activity is FREE!

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FREE Butterfly Lifecycle Template

This fun and educational Butterfly Lifecycle Craft is a hands-on way for kids to learn about the four stages of a butterfly’s life—egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly! 

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Everything You Need:

• Butterfly Lifecycle Template
• Scissors
• Glue
• Crayons / Markers
• Cardstock Paper

🦋 Lifecycle of a Butterfly (4 Stages)

1. Egg – The butterfly begins as a tiny egg, usually laid on a plant leaf.
2. Caterpillar (Larva) – The egg hatches into a caterpillar, which eats a lot to grow quickly and sheds its skin several times.
3. Chrysalis (Pupa) – Once fully grown, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis. Inside, it undergoes a complete transformation.
4. Adult Butterfly – A beautiful butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, ready to fly, find a mate, and lay eggs—starting the cycle again!

How To Set It Up

1. Start by downloading the FREE Butterfly lifecycle printable.
2. Have your little one color the Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis, and butterfly.
3. Cut out the green circle, and the lifecycle parts ( Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis, and Butterfly)
4. Fold the dotted lines on the lifecycle cutouts.
5. Place the correct image on the life cycle circle, and glue it down
6. Enjoy your fun Butterfly Lifecycle Craft!