Spring and summer are a wonderful time for children to learn about the different types of insects. As the weather gets warmer, the bees, bumblebees, butterflies and various beetles begin to buzz in the air, immediately arousing the curiosity of little ones. If you would like to introduce your children to insects, the best way to do this is with a creative craft project. You can make cute ladybugs, fireflies and cockchafers with children and tell them more about them at the same time. With us you will find many great craft ideas and suggestions on the subject of making beetles that can be easily made using inexpensive materials.
Make simple cockchafers with children
Cockchafers are small brown beetles that differ from the other species because of their specific fan-like antennae. Apart from that, cockchafers look similar to many other beetles. If you are making a cockchafer with children, then the shape of the antennae does not play such an important role. Furthermore, almost all colors are suitable for designing the body.
Here you will find a simple idea for crafting various beetles that is perfect for children. This requires a craft template, as well as colored pencils for coloring, glue and somePipe cleaners as craft materialin different colors.
First you should print out the templates and cut out the insects along the contours. Then give the children the crayons and let them have theirsCreativity has free rein. After the beetles are colored, start designing the legs. This is where pipe cleaners come in handy. The cockchafers have a total of three pairs of legs, and you need a pipe cleaner for each one. Bend the upper pair of legs towards the head and the middle and lower ones in the opposite direction. To make the antennae, you can use a shorter pipe cleaner and attach it to the insect's head. Glue all the pipe cleaners to the bottom of the template and the cute bugs are ready.
Withempty toilet paper rollsYou can also make simple cockchafers with children. You can make two beetles out of a toilet paper roll. To do this, cut the roll in half lengthwise and cover it with craft paper in suitable colors. Cut out the legs and antennae from the same paper and attach them to the body and head. You can make the cockchafer's antennae fan-shaped so that they look authentic. You can then make eyes for the cute insects out of white paper. This craft project is perfect for crafting in kindergarten and therefore also for small children.
Made from natural material
Nature offers a variety of natural materials that are perfect for crafting. Leaves, twigs and small stones fit well and can be found everywhere in nature. Not only cockchafers, but also other insects can be created from natural materials. With a little imagination and creativity you can make original crafts with the children.
This craft project combines painting with the use of natural materials for crafting. You should first draw the body of the beetle with a pen and then the children can color in the drawing. If you are not sure about the exact shape of the cockchafer, you can also use a stencil. Then the natural material is used. The body of the insect is made from leaves with different shapes and colors. The larger the cockchafer, the more leaves are needed.
Another popular material for crafting is pine and pine cones. They are perfect for designing the bodies of various insects and can be painted and decorated as desired. The brown pine cone goes well with making a cockchafer. The different types of beetles can also fly, so you should give the cockchafer beetle wings. These can be made from leaves or another suitable natural material, or even from paper.
If you want to encourage your children's creativity, you can provide various natural materials. You can collect the material together on a trip or walk in the park. Examples of suitable materials for making cockchafers with children are: small stones, dry or green leaves, thin twigs, beans in different colors. Place what you have collected on a tray along with a liquid glue. Then give the children the task of making original beetles from the materials at hand. We hope you have fun!
Cute insects and beetles make crafts with children
For creative craft projects with children, you can use any materials to create a pretty decoration for your home. Buttons are a great material for crafting. They are available in any color and are therefore great for colorful decoration. With two buttons in different sizes and some craft wire, you can make cute beetles and decorate your houseplants with them. With googly eyes you can achieve a playful effect that the child will certainly appreciate.
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If your children like insects, you can make these pretty magnets with different types of insects together. To do this you will need several bottle caps and cotton balls to be dipped in napkin glue. To design each insect, materials for antennae and wings are required, as well as a suitable color. To turn the finished insects into refrigerator magnets, all you need is a few magnetic plates and glue.
Ladybugs are considered one of the most popular types of beetles because they are small and have a very special body color. The reddish body with black spots cannot be mistaken even by children. That's why ladybug craft projects are particularly popular with children. For example, funny ladybugs can be made quickly and easily with the children from old egg cartons. All you have to do is cut out a cup from the egg carton and use itlike a ladybugpaint.
Another popular material for making ladybugs is construction paper. The picture shows simple instructions for 3D ladybugs that you can follow with the children. The finished crafts are perfect as decoration for the children's room.
Making ladybugs and cockchafers with children is certainly fun, but you can also creatively decorate the garden in spring and summer with beautiful DIY fireflies. These can be made from plastic eggs and an LED tea light is used as a light. Simply put the tea light into the egg, make legs and feelers out of pipe cleaners and wings out of aluminum foil. In this way you can create a beautiful garden decoration with the children.
You can find craft templates for the cockchafers and ladybirds made of paperhere.
