Springtime! Time to learn about the life cycle of butterflies. Time too for a 3D integrated art and science project using recycled cardboard egg cartons to make butterflies. The lifecycle of a butterfly is fascinating... how they grow from an egg to a caterpillar to a chrysalis (a hard outer casing for the developing pupa) and then into a butterfly. Throughout the years, Oxbow's first grade teachers have purchased chrysalis so students can watch the transformation and enjoy the butterflies emerging and stretching their wings. In my art class (and in your home) you can create your own beautiful butterfly. First recall that butterflies are symmetrical (the same on both sides). Also, each different type is different with different patterns and colors. I recommend using watercolor for the wings, but tempera will also work and adheres to the egg carton more readily. Have your child fold white construction paper and draw the wings of their butterfly and cut them out. Lay the wings on newspaper and paint them so that each wing mirrors the other with color and patterns. Next, cut the egg carton into a "body" with three segments, and paint them and set to dry. Once dry, take a pencil and poke a hole on either side of one end of the "head" in the cardboard. Then pull through a pipe cleaner that can be bent into antennae. Staple the wings onto either side. Beautiful!
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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