Butterfly Tales

Children spread their creative wings with this imaginative activity that helps them understand perspective and size. Flutter around further with a story from a butterfly's point of view.

1. Draw several colorful butterflies with Crayola® Washable Markers and Crayola Washable Crayons. Draw several different sizes. Think about markings you have seen on butterflies. What colors and markings are found on butterflies in your area?

2. Add flowers, insects, grass, and other natural surroundings. Draw these objects as a butterfly would see them in size. Give your butterflies sparkle, or add dew, with Crayola Glitter Glue.

3. Write a story or poem as if you were a butterfly. How do the flowers smell? How tall do trees seem? Where do you like to go?

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Crayons
• Markers
• Glitter Glue
• Construction Paper

"Our daughters are fascinated by butterflies. Their drawings are so accurate."
Chandra J., home-school mom of 6-year-old twins.

"We went outside several times to observe butterflies in their natural habitat. Then we drew and wrote our stories."
Tierra W., family child care provider.

Artists use the visual element of space to show perspective, size, and distance. Placing objects higher on the plane of the picture, or smaller, makes them look farther away. Objects drawn or painted lower on the picture, or larger, look closer.