Butterfly Life Cycle Printable Game

Add this butterfly life cycle printable game to your spring and summer preschool lessons. It’s a fun way to practice adding on and taking away.

While this game doesn’t expressly teach the butterfly life cycle, you can use it during your butterfly unit. This game requires very little prep work to get it ready for use.

Butterfly Life Cycle Printable Game

Add this free printable to your spring, butterfly, or Letter Bb lesson plans. It’s great for individual and can be used with small groups.

To prepare this game, print out the game board and die. I prefer to print them on cardstock since it’s sturdy. I also like to laminate the game board for durability. Assemble the die, and you’re all set.

To Play

Each child will need a pawn. You can use buttons, game pieces, or even butterfly erasers as pawns.

The child will roll the die, and move his pawn accordingly. If the first roll is a negative number, the child can roll again or forfeit their turn. Play continues until one or both players reach the last space. The game has no official rules so the choice is yours.

Variations

Have players name the stage of the butterfly life cycle shown when the die is rolled. This is a great way to practice the vocabulary words associated with the life cycle of a butterfly.

Preschool Books About Butterflies

Introducing preschoolers to the world of butterflies through books is a wonderful way to spark their curiosity and love for nature. Engaging stories and colorful illustrations help children explore the fascinating life cycle of butterflies, from caterpillar to fluttering beauty.

These carefully selected preschool books educate and captivate young minds, making learning about butterflies both fun and memorable. Let these delightful reads transport your little ones into the magical world of butterflies!

Are You a Butterfly? – This enchanting book follows the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, young readers discover the incredible life cycle of this beloved insect. From munching on leaves to soaring through the sky, the book celebrates the wonder of nature.

My, Oh My–A Butterfly! – The Cat in the Hat introduces children to the fascinating world of butterflies through Dr. Seuss’s signature rhyming style. Packed with fun facts about caterpillars, moths, and butterflies, the book explores their life cycle and unique characteristics in a playful and engaging way.

Flutter by, Butterfly – A young girl embarks on a whimsical adventure as she chases butterflies on a sunny day. With colorful illustrations and simple text, this book captures the magic of nature and sparks curiosity in young readers. Join her as she discovers the beauty of these winged wonders and the joy of exploration.

RESOURCES I LOVE

This wooden butterfly puzzle brain game will promote hand-eye coordination, develop problem-solving skills and improve matching skills. In addition, it can stimulate a child’s imagination and creativity.

This beautiful butterfly lacing toy is great for practicing the sewing motion. It’s made of solid cherry wood, and finished with my homemade organic beeswax polish. The “needle” is attached to the natural cotton “thread” to make it easy to poke through the holes. 

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