Ladybugs are probably one of the easiest insects to love!

Somehow, they’re just so cute and they’re actually great for eating insect pests. They’re also one of the first bugs that come to mind during spring time.

This ladybug headband craft is a fun and easy headband craft for kids to make at home, school, or daycare.

Grab the free printable template and make it with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children. Watch our quick video tutorial to see how we make it.

Easy Ladybug Craft

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape
• Markers or crayons (if using the color in version)
• Ladybug template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the ladybug template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Glue the eyes in the middle of the ladybug head.

Take the mouth and glue it just below the eyes, in the middle of the head.

Create the ladybug wings, by gluing the black spots all over red wings. Repeat on both sides.

Place the wings behind the head facing vertically and glue the head to the front of the wings.

Position the headband extenders on each side of the base and tape them together.

Isn’t this craft so cute?

More Insect Ideas For Kids

Whenever we introduce a new theme or if we want to go deeper in it, we always start with children’s books! They’re an easy way to fill time and help kids learn to read or develop their vocabulary. Below are some of our favorite insect books for kids!

The Very Quiet Cricket– Everyone loves Eric Carle and this book is just as good as all his others! In it, a cricket is trying to discover how to make a sound, but when he rubs his legs together nothing happens. Follow him on his journey to find his very own sound! Kids love the ending where he and your child can hear the chirping!

Bugs A to Z is a great introductory insect book for kids. It’s great for kids to browse through and look at pictures and to find a short snippet about each bug.

Ten Little Ladybugs – This cute book is not only fun to read, but also fun to touch! Kids will want to read this book day after day and it helps them learn to count.

If you’re looking for more insect crafts try out these crafts:

• Paper plate bee craft – This craft is so great for spring and lets your kiddo paint, cut, and glue!
• Apple stamp ladybug craft – Turn an overripe apple into a ladybug with this fun craft.
• Dragonfly craft – Grab your popsicle sticks and our free template to make this colorful dragonfly!

If your child loves sensory play check out this spring play dough kit or this bug sensory bin.

Let kids explore real bugs that have been preserved with this cool bug collection. Or learn from a living example when kids grow their own butterflies!

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