Butterfly Life Cycle Activities for Preschoolers That Keep Them Engaged

These free worksheets introduce preschoolers to each stage of a butterfly's life with simple activities like labeling, sequencing, and coloring. Includes a life cycle wheel and a matching game to make learning both visual and interactive.

This coloring page helps preschoolers connect each stage of the butterfly life cycle through color and creativity. Great for quiet time or as a supplement to storybooks and science lessons.

With these worksheets, kids can label, trace, and identify butterfly body parts while building early science vocabulary. A black-and-white diagram encourages coloring and personalization.

Kids use playdough to shape each stage of the butterfly life cycle, adding a sensory element to learning. These mats support creativity, sequencing, and fine motor skills all at once.

This butterfly kit lets kids raise real caterpillars into butterflies. It comes with a habitat, STEM journal, and a voucher to order live caterpillars—perfect for making science real and exciting.

This 4-piece model set shows the stages of a monarch butterfly in 3D. A useful visual aid for classrooms or homeschoolers looking to reinforce hands-on learning.

Designed for ages 5+, this magnetic kit features nine write-and-wipe pieces that stick to whiteboards or metal trays. A fun way to quiz kids or build an interactive science center.

Kids cut, fold, and explore each butterfly stage with this printable craft. The finished piece doubles as both a hands-on activity and a review tool for preschool through 3rd grade.

This printable 3D diorama gives kids a fun way to build out each butterfly stage in miniature. A great pick for kids who love crafting or need something a bit more visual.

This math activity blends counting practice with butterfly-themed visuals. Using ten frames, kids work on number sense while staying in the seasonal science theme.

Kids color, read, and assemble their own butterfly life cycle booklet. The format is great for storytelling or for practicing sequencing in a way they can hold onto.

This cut-and-paste activity helps preschoolers identify and organize butterfly stages in order. Good for early scissor skills and reinforcing life cycle vocabulary.

Using a paper plate and basic supplies, this project walks kids through the butterfly’s four stages in a hands-on, visual format. Simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers.

This printable template makes it easy to create a butterfly life cycle craft using a paper plate. Kids build confidence as they assemble each stage with glue and markers.

These mats combine fine motor play with science learning. Kids shape each stage using playdough while also building sequencing and storytelling skills.

This printable pairs butterfly life cycle learning with a nature-based scavenger hunt for seeds. A creative way to tie plant and insect science together for young kids.

This simple project turns a paper plate into a learning tool for butterfly stages. Ideal for ages 3–5, it’s quick to prep and works well in both home and classroom settings.

These coloring pages focus on the caterpillar stage of the butterfly life cycle. They're great for introducing the concept or adding a quiet moment to an insect-themed lesson.

With black beans as a base and life cycle figurines hidden inside, this sensory bin offers a hands-on way to reinforce each butterfly stage. Perfect for tactile learners.

Using TP rolls and everyday craft supplies, kids build all four butterfly stages in 3D. A creative, upcycled way to support science learning through art.

This template-based craft introduces kids to monarch butterflies and their role in nature. Includes a milkweed planting suggestion to connect the craft with real-world conservation.

This worksheet set covers butterfly stages with tracing, sequencing, and coloring. Works well for preschool to early elementary kids who are just learning the basics.

Kids practice threading while learning each butterfly stage with these printable lacing cards. Great for developing fine motor control and stage recognition.

This creative craft uses pasta shapes to represent each butterfly stage on a paper plate. A fun tactile project that makes abstract concepts feel concrete.

Kids can document their butterfly observations in this printable journal. It encourages drawing, labeling, and asking questions, making it great for a longer-term nature study.

This movement-based activity gets kids up and walking while matching vocabulary words to butterfly stages. Great for combining literacy, science, and kinesthetic learning.