Lightning bug crafts

Today we're combining our love for insects with a fun electricity science experiment: the light-up firefly craft for kids!

It’s summertime again, so we will have more time and opportunity to go camping, do outdoor exercises, or catch fireflies outside. In this writing, we will give you a list of fun crafting activities you can do with preschoolers to create a firefly for this week’s craft time.

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!...

Cute and easy paper roll firefly craft for kids with a free printable template. He even lights up in the dark like a real firefly!

thumbprint craft -- simple firefly craft (lightning bug craft) that is perfect for summer

Let's make our own paper firefly craft and make them glow during day time. They are so mysterious and we bet kids will love making them.

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.

Looking for a fun project you can do with your kids that will help them create adorable little fireflies? Check out this easy diy Glowing Fireflies Upcycled Kids Craft everyone will love.

Make adorable glowstick fireflies to light your night! All you need is a glowstick, a marker, paper, and 10 minutes to have a whole swarm.