Last Updated on May 5, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Create something beautiful with this coffee filter butterfly craft for preschool, a simple and engaging activity that preschoolers will love. This easy craft is perfect for exploring colors, creativity, and spring themes while building fine motor skills through hands-on learning. This butterfly craft includes a free printable template to make prep quick and fun for your little ones.Head to our Spring Learning Hub to continue fun and learning all season long!
Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
Materials Needed: coffee filters, Dot Dot markers, markers, watercolors, spray bottle full of water, pipe cleaners
Step 1: Grab your supplies! Gather Dot Dot markers, markers, watercolors, pip cleaners, coffee filters, a spray bottle full of water, and any extra creative supplies you like. Each butterfly requires 2 decorated coffee filters. Flatten each filter with your hands and get creative with your supplies! Print butterfly coloring pages and butterfly worksheets to keep your theme going!
Step 2: Once you’ve completed your coffee filter designs, simply spritz your coffee filters with water. Each butterfly will need two coffee filters to give the butterfly 4 wings. This spritzing activity is great for building hand strength. I used a small bottle for my craft, but you can use a bigger bottle that is easier to spritz for your little ones. See how the colors melt together! Print Spring Coloring Pages and Spring Worksheets for more insect themes!
Step 3: Once your filters have fully dried, fold them accordion style. Then, take a pipe cleaner and make a loop around two coffee filters placed one on top of the other. Twist at the top. Loop the two ends of pipe cleaner around a finger to make antennae. Fold open your 4 wings! This process can be a bit tricky, so you will need to help your little ones with the assembly.
Butterfly Craft for Pre-K!
Be sure to hang your beautiful butterflies somewhere for all to see. 20 butterflies pinned to a display board make for awesome classroom décor. Be sure to check out some fun butterfly facts to keep the learning going! Did you know that caterpillars turn into butterflies? Head to our entire Preschool Printable Library for tons of fun and learning all year long!
Butterfly Books for Preschool!
Check out some great butterfly books for preschool! Reading with your little ones is a great way to discover potential interests, build a social bond, and boost vocabulary skills! Read A Butterfly is Patient, Waiting for Wings, and Ten Little Caterpillars.
More Spring Activities for Preschool
We hope you enjoyed this Free Butterfly Craft for Preschool! Check out more Spring Activities to celebrate the season and head to the entire Printable Craft Library for tons of crafting fun! Keep learning exciting all spring long!
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