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Make this adorable paper plate ladybug craft for kids using simple supplies! This easy bug craft is perfect for spring, preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, and classroom insect themes.
Ladybug Craft
This paper plate ladybug craft for kids is such a fun and colorful bug craft for spring and summer! Kids will love creating their own adorable ladybug using simple supplies like paper plates, paint, and cardstock while practicing creativity and fine motor skills at the same time.
Ladybugs have always been one of my favorite bugs to craft with because they instantly make any project feel bright and cheerful. There’s just something about those little black spots and red wings that kids get so excited about creating.
This easy insect craft is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, classrooms, homeschool activities, or simply crafting together at home on a rainy afternoon.
Supplies Needed for Paper Plate Ladybug
- Ladybug Template
- Paper Plate, dessert size
- Craft Paint, Black
- Cardstock – black, red, light gray and light blue
- Google Eye Template
- Black Pom Poms
How to Make a Paper Plate Ladybug
Step One:
- Paint your paper plate black. Let Dry.
- Using our ladybug template, cut out your various needed pieces. You will need two antennas and the wings.
- Cut out the googly eyes. We used the largest ones from our template.
Step Two:
- Glue your ladybug wings to the bottom half of your painted black paper.
- Glue your antennas at the top and glue to two pom poms.
- Glue your paper googly eyes to your ladybug.
Step Three:
- Glue three pom poms onto each side of the ladybug’s wings. This is a fun opportunity to introduce a little symmetry by encouraging kids to place the pom poms in matching spots on both sides of their ladybug.
Love Our Ladybug Craft?
This paper plate ladybug is actually part of our collection of three fun paper plate bug crafts for kids! Be sure to also check out our adorable bumblebee and stag beetle craft for even more insect-themed creative fun. These easy bug crafts are perfect for spring, summer, classrooms, homeschool activities, or simply crafting together at home.
