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Handprint Firefly Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Bring wonder to craft time when kids can create their very own firefly with our handprint firefly craft.
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Author: Sam
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="CSYmV8k1" upload-date="2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z" name="Handprint Firefly Craft For Kids" description="Fireflies, that twinkle like stars, have captured the imaginations of generations, igniting a sense of wonder.  Bring that wonder to craft time where kids can create their very own firefly with our handprint firefly craft. This glowing insect is customized with your child's handprint for its delicate wings. This is a great craft for doing at home on a hot summer's day or in the classroom when learning about different insects! Kids will cultivate their scissor skills and dexterity as well as foster a love for the natural world and the beauty found even in its smallest inhabitants."]

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Pencil
  • Firefly template

Instructions

  • Download the firefly template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Start by gluing the head to the right end of the firefly's body.
    hand gluing head to body of firefly
  • Take the antenna and glue it to the top and back of the firefly's head.
  • Place the lighted abdomen piece on the left side of the firefly's body and glue it in place.
    hands gluing lighted part of body together
  • Next, glue the eye beneath the eyebrow.
  • Take the three legs and glue them to the back and bottom of the firefly's body.
    hands gluing firefly arms to body
  • Trace your child's handprint onto a piece of light gray paper two times and cut them out. Glue one handprint to the back and top of the firefly's body. Take the second handprint and glue it to the middle and front of the firely's body.