Finger Butterfly Activity

Butterfly craft template students cut out, colour, decorate and fold, then attach to pipe-cleaner rings so the butterfly can be worn on a finger.
Grades
Grades 2–8
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Sep 27, 2026

Subject
Animals, Biology, Life Sciences, Science
Topic
Finger Butterfly Activity, Butterfly
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Activity Introduction

An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about animals in different countries.

Finger Butterfly

Do you like animals? what is your favourite one?

Do you own a pet? If yes, tell us more about it, like what its name? And what do you like most about it?

What are the animal kingdoms?

Can you write down the characteristics of each animal class like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibian, fish and mollusks.

Do you know that some animals can sing, can you name any of them?

What is the largest and the smallest mammal in the world?

What is the largest and the smallest bird in the world?

What is the largest and the smallest fish in the world?

The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place.

Finger Butterfly

This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity.

Instructions

  1. Cut the butterfly out, then colour it and decorate it as you wish.

  2. Fold along the dotted line.

  3. Cut two pieces of the pipe cleaner and wrap them around your finger.

  4. Take them off, then glue them to the butterfly's body.

  5. Wear the butterfly on your fingers and enjoy.

Materials needed

Colours

Scissors

Beads/sequins

Pipe cleaner

Glue

Format

Available in a PDF format.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Teaching tips

  • Gather pipe cleaners, glue, and beads or sequins ahead of time; the pipe-cleaner rings are what hold the butterfly on a finger.

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