Each year, millions of monarch butterflies migrate south to Mexico for the winter. Like with birds, these butterflies prefer warmer weather, and will stay to enjoy the mild climate for a few months until they make their way back north. After learning that (and explaining how like birds these butterflies are), Lorelai painted, cut out, and assembled this monarch butterfly craft. Print below and enjoy!
This craft is a part of our Around the World (Mexico) series. Stay tuned for more fun crafts and activities in this series!
*NEW* Check out the Monarch Caterpillar Craft that goes with this butterfly!
Check out Kid World Citizen for a picture on their migratory paths and an extensive booklist on monarch butterflies!
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These are beautiful! I would like to invite you to link up this post on my Money Saving Monday Link Up to allow more people to see this wonderful idea.
Thank You,
Stephanie
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Absolutely love the way you are doing the “Around the World” theme! So clever – well done!!! & thank you.
We just posted your Monarch printable- we did the craft and loved it! Thanks so much for offering it!
Ooops, here’s the link, lol http://www.rockabyebutterfly.com/2013/06/monarch-butterfly-craft.html
Thank you so much for this wonderful craft. I am making a mobile with your design for my friend. Fly Free!
hi there-
I can’t find the instructions, just the template. After painting, did you add tissue paper to the middle black section? Thank you!