Cardboard Butterfly Color Matching Activity

Imagine completing this craft to help your child learn colors. This cardboard butterfly coloring activity is the perfect activity to do with your child!

Not only is creating butterflies fun, but when you add colors to it, this craft becomes even more amazing.

*This article contains affiliate links*

When it comes to learning colors, most children tend to start around 18 months. However, this is an activity that you can continue to do with your child until they are 2, 3, 4, and 5 years old! If you are looking for a fun color matching activity, this is the one for you!

For older kids, you can also change the bottom color to the color of the words or even the beginning sound!

What a fun and practical activity.

How to create this cardboard butterfly coloring activity

What you need:

Cardboard (blue, orange, yellow, purple, pink and green paper)
Badminton
Pencil
Black Marker Pen
Glue
Drag

Step by step instructions

Take some cardboard and draw a cute butterfly on it. This is also a great time to gather all of your materials, so you have everything at hand.

Now you will draw small circles on the butterfly wings.

Now you will cut out those circles.

Cut a strip of blue paper into squares to glue to the back of the butterfly for matching colors.

Go ahead and make some squares!

Cut out one or two orange squares.

Continue cutting out a few yellow squares.

Cut a strip of purple paper into squares to glue to the back of the butterfly for matching colors.

Don’t forget the pink squares!

Oh, and this turquoise!

Now you will carefully glue the squares to the back of the cut out cardboard.

As you can see, adding squares to the back of the cardboard is a fun activity.

From the front, this is the most colorful butterfly you’ll ever see!

Now you can practice attaching matching pom poms to the butterfly.

And now you have this fun Cardboard Butterfly Coloring Activity to complete!

Want instant access to all of our printable crafts, activities, and resources?

With thousands of printable crafts, activities, worksheets, coloring pages, and drawing tutorials, you’ll always have the resources you need at your fingertips. Perfect for parents and teachers alike!

Sign up now and start printing!

Categories: Activities for Kids
Source: fetb.edu.vn

Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.