Firefly crafts for kids

Fireflies are such fun bugs! I had never seen them until we moved to the East Coast and it really is magical to see them flying in the night sky. I bought some Glow in The Dark Paint and I've been wanting to try this for a Summer project. Here is what it looks like in the dark... I painted some of the dots and the bodies of the fireflies with glow in the dark paint. After you "charge" up the paint under a light it glows softly. You will need: Watercolor paint pencils Sharpies - black and…

The Fingerprint Firefly Card is just a flicker of the many memories you can create with your children this summer season!

Make your own fireflies that light up! Fun kid's craft.

Adorable clothespin firefly craft for kids! Make these easy clothespin fireflies to celebrate summer. Super cute firefly craft that is fun for all ages. #fireflies #kidscrafts #crafts #clothespins

You know come summertime you're going to need a reliable jar to catch those lightning bugs. This Glow in the Dark Firefly Jar is the perfect summer craft for catching those luminous insects. From these directions, learn how to decorate jars that look like they have fireflies glowing inside of them. It's not magic, it's painting. This way, even if you don't catch any bugs one night, you can still look like you have tons. What are you waiting for? Glow forth and conquer!

This delightful tissue paper craft is inspired by Eric Carle's story, "The Very Lonely Firefly." Kids will love making this project based on Carle's unique style.

It’s summertime again, so we will have more time and opportunity to go camping, do outdoor exercises, or catch fireflies outside. Well, speaking of fireflies, if you cannot get one, why not make your own? In this writing, we will give you a list of fun crafting activities you can do with preschoolers to create ... Read more

Dive into the enchanting world of glow stick fireflies with our step-by-step guide on how to make them really light up. This easy craft is sure to dazzle kids and adults alike!

Make this plastic egg firefly craft and bring a bit of magic indoors this summer. This lightning bug craft makes a cute nightlight for a backyard camping trip.

Make this cute firefly bookmark with our printable template. The perfect firefly craft for kids to make at their summer camp, home, or school

Learn more about nocturnal animals and make your own glow in the dark firefly with this fun project.

Check out this list of all kinds of creative firefly crafts for kids to do this summer. You’ll find fireflies (or lightning bugs) made from things like paper towel rolls, pinecones, plastic eggs, paper lunch bags and more. This collection also includes lots of great summer science ideas! Follow our Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!...

Looking for a fun Summer craft to try? This Paper Roll Firefly craft for preschoolers is super easy and can be made in just a few steps!

There comes a time in every librarian's summertime themes when the topic of fireflies comes up. I love this theme because fireflies are fascinating! This was one of those story times where the craft was easy to find, the finger plays and songs were easy to find, but I struggled a little to find books I liked. Here's what we did: The Little Squeegy Bug by Bill Martin This book was recommended by a friend of mine who's son deemed a favorite. It is a darling old (circa 1945) book about a little…

1-2-3 Come Do Some Super-Fun Firefly Activities With Me Fireflies are a special part of my wonderful childhood memories. Grama used to say that they are "nature's fireworks". Studying them is a super-fun way to learn all sorts of science too, so with that in mind, I designed my new...

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These paper roll fireflies are SO CUTE and they're really easy to make! Add a tea light and the firefly's belly actually glows! Such a cute kids craft!