Paper Dragonfly Craft (Free Printable Template)

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This delightful paper dragonfly craft is a perfect hands-on activity for kids. With its colorful design and playful details, it’s a great way to spark creativity and fine motor skills. Kids will love assembling their own dragonflies and customizing them with their favorite colors and glitter!

Spring time is the perfect time to make some fun bug crafts and this adorable paper dragonfly craft is perfect! This colorful activity is great to spark kids creativity and work on fine motor skills.

If your little ones love bugs, pair this craft with our popsicle stick dragonfly craft or dragonfly craft for preschoolers.

Why You’ll Love This Craft

• Easy to Make: This craft is simple and uses materials you probably already have at home.
• Encourages Creativity: Kids can mix and match colors and patterns to make unique dragonflies.
• Great for Fine Motor Skills: Tracing, cutting, and gluing are excellent for little hands.
• Perfect for All Ages: Fun for preschoolers to elementary-aged kids!

Materials

• Paper dragonfly craft template: You can grab the free PDF file it at the end of this post.
• Colored craft papers: Choose bright and fun colors.
• Pencil: For tracing the template.
• A pair of scissors: Child-safe scissors if little ones are involved.
• Craft glue: For assembling the pieces.
• Googly eyes: To give your dragonfly personality.
• Sharpies: For adding extra details if desired.

Instructions

Select your favorite colored craft papers and prepare the patterns using a dragonfly template. Trace the template onto the papers and cut out the shapes carefully.

Take the wing cutouts and the teardrop-shaped cutouts. Glue the teardrop shapes onto the wings.

For a touch of sparkle, use glittery paper for the second layer of teardrop shapes and glue them onto the wings.

Take the rectangle template pieces and roll them into small tubes, gluing the ends with glue to look like the shapes below.

Glue the largest tube at one end of the body base to form the dragonfly’s head.

Attach the remaining smaller tubes along the body base to create the dragonfly’s body segments.

Glue the smallest cylinder at the tail end.

Attach two googly eyes to the head of your dragonfly.

Finally, glue the body base to the center of the wings to complete the dragonfly.

Let everything dry, and your paper dragonfly craft is ready to play or display!

Top Tips

• Use double-sided tape if you’re crafting with very young kids for less mess.
• Add extra sparkle by using metallic or glittered paper for the wings.
• Make it 3D: Slightly fold the wings upwards for a more dynamic look.
• Personalize it: Write your child’s name or a fun message on the body for a unique touch.

Educational Uses

Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and gluing help develop precision and control.

Color Recognition: Encourage kids to name the colors they use.

Insect Study: Use the craft as a fun introduction to dragonflies and their habitats.

Creative Play: Use the finished dragonflies in imaginative play or storytelling.

Grab the Free Printable

To grab the free dragonfly printable template, just enter your name and email in the box below.

We’ll send it straight to your inbox! Remember, this is for personal or classroom use only—no commercial use, please.

This paper dragonfly craft is an absolute hit for kids of all ages. Whether it’s for a rainy day activity, a classroom project, or a fun craft to do at home, it’s sure to bring smiles and creativity.

Give it a try, and don’t forget to share your creations!