Print this project 6-8 YEAR OLDS Science BUTTERFLY PLATE LIFE CYCLE Discover the steps needed for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, using Glitter Glue and Hobby Craft Glue Tutorial overview What you will need Bostik Hobby Craft Glue Bostik Glitter Glue Pom Poms Coloured Paper Scissors Age 6-8 YEAR OLDS Category Science Step 1: READY TEMPLATE Print out the life cycle template from the attached PDF… or draw your own! Step 2: MAKE A LEAF Cut out a small leaf from your green construction paper and draw lines with a black pen. Step 3: STAGE 1 Tear a cotton ball into smaller sections and stick on the leaf to create eggs. Glue your creation onto STAGE 1 of the template. Step 4: STAGE 2 Glue colourful pom poms in a squiggly line on the STAGE 2 section to create your caterpillar. Step 5: CREATE BRANCH Draw a small twig onto the STAGE 3 section. Step 6: STAGE 3 Cut a 3cm square of tissue paper and twist it at both ends to form the cocoon. Glue onto the twig. Step 7: STAGE 4 Cut out butterfly shape and paste onto STAGE 4 of your template. Step 8: CREATE BUTTERFLY Decorate with glitter glue and create the antennae. Tutorial product GLITTER GLUE Ideal for arts and crafts More details
