Cute Ladybug Craft for Valentine's Day for Preschoolers
This adorable ladybug paper craft was made by Mama Mia (she no longer blogs). It is a fun paper project to make with preschoolers or a buggy Valentine to make for your little ones. Get them involved in the process for some hands on learning and fine motor skills. Enjoy!
Ladybug Valentine Paper Craft for Preschool Kindergarten. |
Companion Lesson
Draw one heart and one square to use as a template. Have preschoolers trace squares and hearts and then let them cut them out. This focuses on hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.
As the children glue the legs on, discuss the differences between spiders and insects. How many legs does a ladybug have?
How to Make Ladybug Tic Tac Toe Game
2 large sheets of red construction paper (or craft foam).1 large sheet of black construction paper (or craft foam).
1 scrap or half sheet of pink construction paper (or craft foam).
2 googly eyes
1 glue stick
Cut 2 tiny hearts for the antennae
Cut 5 pink and 5 red hearts for game pieces
Cut 6 long strips of black for legs. Cut these straight and then fold as shown above.
Cut 2 long strips of black for the antennae.
Cut 9 Squares for game board.
Cut 1 half moon from black paper for head.
Recommended Reading:
Ladybug Girl Party Ideas
Preschool Circle Time Ideas
The Grouchy Ladybug*
Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons*
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