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Looking for a simple and fun activity? Our B is for Butterfly Craft can easily be enjoyed by multiple ages. With just a few supplies, this adorable project can be made in minutes. It’s perfect for practicing fine motor skills and creativity. Plus, it can be displayed beautifully to brighten up any window or wall.

Letter of the week crafts are such a fun way to blend learning and creativity into your day. This butterfly-themed activity encourages sorting colors, cutting skills, and strengthening fine motor skills. While this is great for toddlers to preschoolers, it can also be enjoyed by older kids. It’s easy to adapt for older kids who love adding their artistic flair.

Hands-on crafts are amazing for young learners because they build so many skills. Cutting, gluing, and arranging boost fine motor skills, while choosing colors and patterns sparks creativity. These simple activities also encourage problem-solving as kids decide how to piece their artwork together. Plus, crafting gives little ones a sense of accomplishment and builds their confidence.

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This tutorial includes a free printable template shaped just like a butterfly, making this craft even simpler to create. You can download it instantly and use it to trace the butterfly shape! It’s perfect for ensuring little ones have an easy outline to follow, especially if scissors are tricky. Plus, the clear design makes it fun for kids to decorate and customize their own unique butterflies. Print, trace, and get crafting with ease!

Supplies You Need to Make the B is for Butterfly Craft

To make this butterfly craft, you’ll need a few simple supplies:

• Butterfly pattern – download it right here in this post for the perfect shape
• Two pieces of clear contact paper (9×12 inches each) – we recommend Con-Tact brand. You can find it online, at Walmart or Target, or even in the back of Michaels. Don’t hesitate to grab a roll—it’s handy for so many crafts
• Colored tissue paper – cut into small 1-inch squares
• Adult scissors – for precise cutting of your materials
• Masking Tape – ideal for holding everything in place while your little ones craft away

Each of these materials works together beautifully to create the butterfly alphabet craft. The contact paper keeps everything in place, while the tissue paper adds vibrant colors and texture. The butterfly pattern provides a clear structure, guiding little hands as they craft with confidence. Masking tape keeps the project steady, making it easier for kids to focus on the fun parts. Together, these simple tools transform into a colorful, hands-on learning experience that’s perfect for exploring the alphabet through creativity!

Benefits of Letter of the Week Crafts for Preschoolers

Letter of the week crafts are a wonderful way to engage preschoolers in learning the alphabet. These hands-on projects reinforce letter recognition and phonics while boosting fine motor skills. By decorating and personalizing each letter, kids connect with the alphabet creatively. Plus, crafting makes learning feel playful, sparking their excitement to explore and practice. This fun approach transforms letters from abstract concepts into meaningful, memorable experiences!

Tips for Crafting with Preschoolers

Don’t let crafting with young learners overwhelm you. I’ve raised a lot of kids and we’ve done a lot of crafting during our homeschool years. Here are some of my best tips.

• Keep it simple: Choose crafts that are easy to follow with just a few steps. Preschoolers love projects they can complete (almost) on their own.
• Prepare materials in advance: Cut, sort, and arrange everything before you start. This keeps their focus on creating instead of waiting for you to get things ready.
• Encourage creativity: Allow your child to make the craft their own. It’s okay if it doesn’t look exactly like the example—what matters is their imagination shining through.
• Be patient: Little hands work at their own pace, and that’s okay. Celebrate their progress, no matter how small, and cheer them on as they go.
• Embrace the mess: Expect some spills, sticky fingers, and colorful chaos. Set up a crafting space that’s easy to clean and remember—it’s all part of the fun!

Tips for helping preschoolers learn the alphabet in homeschooling and traditional classrooms:

I am a mom of many and we’ve homeschooled since 2012. I’ve taught many kids to ready. Here are some of my best tips to take the stress out of teaching the alphabet.

• Hands-on crafts: Creative projects, like making letter-themed crafts, help young learners connect with the alphabet. Using simple materials lets them explore letters while boosting fine motor skills.
• Sing alphabet songs: Songs are a fun and effective way to teach the ABCs. Whether it’s classic tunes or new rhymes, kids absorb letters quickly when music makes it fun.
• Incorporate sensory activities: Use playdough, sand trays, or textured letters to make learning hands-on. Sensory experiences help children feel the shapes of letters, building stronger connections.
• Read alphabet books: Picture books featuring letters and sounds introduce literacy in a natural way. Reading together deepens understanding while sparking a love for books.
• Play letter recognition games: Games like scavenger hunts or matching cards turn learning into an exciting challenge. Kids stay engaged while practicing both uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Create a print-rich environment: Label objects around the house or classroom with their names. Seeing words frequently helps kids associate letters with real-world meanings.
• Practice writing letters: Encourage drawing and writing with crayons or markers. Tracing large letters or freehand practicing allows kids to learn through repetition.
• Blend movement with learning: Activities like hopscotching to letter tiles or forming letters with body movements combine motor skills with alphabet fun.
• Use technology thoughtfully: Interactive apps and videos designed for young learners make practicing letters exciting and visually engaging.
• Celebrate progress: Whether it’s mastering a single letter or knowing the whole alphabet, praise each milestone. Building confidence motivates kids to keep learning enthusiastically!

How does teaches rhymes to preschoolers help with learning the alphabet?

Teaching rhymes to preschoolers is a playful way to boost alphabet learning. Rhymes improve phonemic awareness, helping kids hear and identify letter sounds. The rhythm and repetition make patterns in language easy to recognize. Plus, the fun, sing-song nature of rhymes makes learning letters enjoyable and memorable, fostering curiosity about words and sounds.

RHYME FOR LETTER  B:

Here is the beehive. (show your closed fist)
But where are the bees?
Hiding inside, where no one can see.
Here they come, out of the hive.
One, two, three, four five… (lift each finger as you say the numbers)
They’re alive!
BZZZZZ! (Tickle your child.)

SONG FOR LETTER B: 

Did you know that one of the best predictors for kindergarten teachers about their students’ success is if they come to school knowing nursery rhymes?  If you haven’t started teaching your preschooler nursery rhymes, it’s not too late!  

Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.
One for the master
And one for the dame.
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full.

Should I include storybooks in my themed alphabet learning lesson plan?

Including books in themed alphabet learning is a fantastic idea for preschoolers. Themed books reinforce letter recognition while introducing new vocabulary in a fun, engaging way. They connect each letter to real-world concepts, sparking curiosity and deeper understanding. Reading also helps build a love for literacy, creating meaningful connections between letters and stories.

Butterfly, by Susan Canizares

I’m a huge fan of these science emergent readers.  They have big pictures and a little bit of text —  just right for toddlers with short attention spans, but fun enough for preschoolers.  They’re also  great first nonfiction books for kids learning to read.  Check out Susan Canizares’ books on Amazon –  you really can’t go wrong!

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can you?, by Dr. Seuss

The fun animal sounds and never-ending rhymes make this a fun book and an important one for learning, too.  It can be tiresome to read your child the same book over and over, but it’s so important — especially when listening to the book a hundred times helps your child learn to rhyme.

Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey

This book, published in 1948, is still a favorite.  Little Sal and her mother are picking berries on Blueberry Hill.  On the other side of the hill are Little Bear and his mother.  Somehow the little ones get mixed up and end up following the wrong mother.  All is resolved at the end of this engaging story.

Grumpy Bird, by Jeremy Tankard

Here’s a newer book (2007) about a grumpy bird whose animal friends help to pull him out of a bad mood through exercise and a little companionship.  We always giggle when we read this one!

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Letter B Butterfly Mosaic Craft

This mosaic butterfly is a fun craft as your preschooler learns the letter B.

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Materials

• butterfly pattern -- sign up for it in the blog post
• two pieces of clear contact paper (about 9x12 inches each)
• colored tissue paper cut into small (about 1-inch) squares
• adult scissors
• masking tape

Instructions

1. Peel off the backing of one piece of contact paper.
2. Place it sticky side up on the table and secure it with masking tape.
3. Lay the butterfly shape onto the sticky contact paper.
4. Ensure the butterfly's head is facing to the right so the "B" will not appear backward when displayed.
5. Apply colored tissue paper squares onto the sticky contact paper. It's okay if the tissue paper overlaps the black construction paper; this will be the back of the craft.
6. Encourage older children to cover all the sticky areas inside the butterfly shape.
7. Place the second piece of clear contact paper on top of the finished butterfly.
8. Press down and rub your fingers over the paper to seal it securely.
9. Use scissors to trim around the outside edge of the butterfly, leaving at least half an inch of contact paper around the edges to keep it sealed.
10. Your butterfly craft is now complete and ready to display!

Notes

This is a fun craft for all ages!

Letter of the Week Curriculum for Preschoolers

Want to do preschool at home with your little one? Grab our complete Alphabet Preschool Curriculum, which is an instant download. In this pack you get 104 activities with printables, templates and instructions for making a craft, hand print art, snack, uppercase and lowercase tracing pages and do a dot pages for each letter of the alphabet.

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B is for BUTTERFLY LETTER CRAFT

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