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
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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 into 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!
Handprint Ladybug Craft – No messy paint needed, this craft is made just from paper!
Dragonfly Craft – Grab your popsicle sticks and our free template to make this colorful dragonfly!
Pom Pom Spiders – Spiders never looked so cute! This craft is simple and fun!
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids entertained? This bug playdough kit is the perfect solution! Not only is it sensory and hands-on, but it’s also a great way to teach kids about insects.
Plus, what could be more fun than squishing and shaping bugs out of playdough? With this kit, your kids can let their imaginations run wild as they create all sorts of unique creatures!
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!
Looking for a simple activity for your kids? Our butterfly shape craft is perfect for them! It is easy and super fun to create. It is a great way to learn about shapes and turn learning into an exciting adventure.
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Ladybug Headband Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tape
- Markers or crayons if using the color in version
- Ladybug template
Instructions
- 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.
Free Ladybug Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Ahmed
Monday 5th of May 2025
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Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Tuesday 6th of May 2025
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Marianna
Wednesday 30th of April 2025
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Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 30th of April 2025
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Amanda
Monday 31st of March 2025
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Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Tuesday 1st of April 2025
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Pandora Blunt
Thursday 11th of July 2024
I Would love the color headband template
Sam
Friday 12th of July 2024
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Sandra
Monday 6th of May 2024
Love your page! You are so creative
Sam
Monday 6th of May 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you can try out some of the ideas ◡̈