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Printable Butterfly Life Cycle Agamograph Template

Want to create more fun agamographs? We have a brand new Butterfly Life Cycle Agamograph Template to share with your children and students.

Get creative by coloring and folding printable agamograph pages and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly at the same time.

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Making an agamograph is definitely a fun game for both kids and adults. Kids need to color two different pictures, changing them across the page to create the agamograph effect.

In this pack, we’ve prepared a fun tour through the life cycle of a butterfly. The printable design is made up of four different images. On the first page, there are the first two stages of a butterfly’s evolution – the egg on one side and the caterpillar on the other. And on the second page, there is a chrysalis and an adult butterfly to color.

The beauty of this particular agamograph design is that you can glue the two together (after you’re done coloring and folding) and complete the entire cycle in one paper craft.

You can choose to color the alternating images (the original agamographs) or you can print a second version, where kids need to color the entire image and then cut out parts of each image to create adorable agamograph artwork.

This printable butterfly life cycle design will help your children learn about the evolution of this beautiful insect and encourage them to make their own agamograph.

Ready to create an agamograph? Let’s get started!

How to Make an Agamograph with our Butterfly Life Cycle Agamograph Template

What you need:

  • our printable butterfly life cycle agamograph template (get it at the end of this tutorial)
  • coloring materials (pencils, markers, crayons…) (we like Tombow Dual Brush Markers)
  • drag
  • ruler
  • scoring tool (we used a wooden stick with a pointed tip)
  • printer
  • paper (we use 160 gsm paper, but regular paper will work too)

Ready? Let’s get started!

Watch Video Tutorial

Or follow this step-by-step guide with tips and tricks

Let’s start by printing out the butterfly life cycle chart template (get it at the end of this tutorial).

Coloring the agamograph pattern – first we start by coloring all the leaves.

After coloring the image, cut it out nicely.

We need some lines along the lines, so we use a readily available object – a wooden stick with a pointed end. You can also use a ruler or any sharp tool to create this effect.

Now we need some good folds. Use the accordion fold technique and press each piece of the agamograph “puzzle” firmly.

Repeat all of the above steps with the second part of the butterfly life cycle agamograph template. Once both templates are colored and folded, it is time to glue the artwork together.

Place the second page of the folded agamograph on top of the remaining page and press them together.

Your beautiful butterfly life cycle model is complete and ready to display.

Get the Butterfly Life Cycle Agamograph template here

Click here to open the free printable template; version one and version two.

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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.

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