[Childcare] Decorate in April! Butterfly Wall Display Ideas
In this article, I’ll introduce wall decoration ideas that are perfect for April.
This time, we’re focusing especially on butterflies and have selected a variety of ideas.
In addition to classic ideas that involve cutting and pasting construction paper, we’ll also share plenty of fun new ideas to display—so please use them for inspiration.
These are craft ideas that children can enjoy making, so teachers, be sure to have fun creating butterflies together with your students.
Now, let’s dive right in and take a look at butterfly wall decoration ideas that are perfect for April!
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[Childcare] Decorate in April! Butterfly Wall Display Ideas (1–10)
Butterflies made with paper quilling
Paper quilling is a craft in which you roll thin strips of paper around a skewer to make parts, then combine them to create a variety of designs.
Here is an idea for making a butterfly with paper quilling.
You’ll make four wings and a pair of antennae.
For the wings, roll the paper around a skewer, glue it with double-sided tape, then pinch it into a teardrop shape.
For the antennae, prepare two thin strips of paper, attach them together at one end, and curl each strip outward.
Once you’ve glued all the parts together, you’re done! Try varying the paper’s color, width, and length to create all kinds of butterflies and decorate your wall with them.
A butterfly with beautiful watercolor-like bleeding effects
Gently blending colors make it so beautiful! Here are some ideas for butterflies using a bleeding painting technique.
Bleeding painting is a form of art that takes advantage of the way paint or ink bleeds and spreads across paper or canvas to create beautiful effects.
Its charm lies in the dreamy atmosphere and soft impression it gives.
This time, let’s use paper towels to make original butterflies.
Color the paper towel with water-based markers, then use a dropper to let water soak in.
Once it’s fully dry, cut it into a butterfly shape and wrap a pipe cleaner around it to finish!
Colorful butterfly
Three-dimensional, vibrant butterflies capture children’s interest! Here are some colorful butterfly ideas.
Decorating the classroom walls can stimulate children’s creativity and deepen their curiosity for learning as they explore colors and shapes.
Seasonal motif decorations are also a great opportunity to convey a sense of the seasons and the unique scenery they bring.
This time, let’s use construction paper and tissue paper to make colorful, festive butterflies.
Using a craft punch will enhance the charm of the creations even more!
[Childcare] Let's decorate in April! Butterfly wall display ideas (11–20)
Butterflies made with colorful tissue paper
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Let’s make your very own special butterfly! Here are some ideas for butterflies made with colorful tissue paper.
Tissue paper is thin and soft, and it’s often used for crafts that have a gentle, festive feel.
With its wide range of colors, it’s perfect for creating three-dimensional flowers and decorations.
It’s lightweight and easy for kids to work with, so they can cut, crumple, and twist it to freely express different shapes.
This time, we’ll make a butterfly from the popular children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
The patterns and color choices really show off each person’s individuality.
The kitchen sponge transforms into a butterfly!
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It’s great that you can make use of familiar materials you already have at home or in the classroom! Here’s an idea where a kitchen sponge transforms into a butterfly.
The butterfly made with a kitchen sponge and a spork is appealing because the materials are easy to gather and the steps are simple.
The soft, gentle texture unique to sponges is a key feature! Cutting the sponge into smaller sizes lets you make tiny butterflies too, which is a fun twist.
Give it a try in your activities!
Sparkly-winged butterfly
Let’s make one with colored foil origami! Here’s an idea for a butterfly with sparkly wings.
Colored foil origami has a unique texture and a beautiful finish, giving a more glamorous impression than regular origami.
This time, let’s make the butterfly that appears in the beloved children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” It’s also great practice for cutting straight with scissors.
For toddlers, it might be easier if they tear the paper by hand to create their own arrangement.
A butterfly that makes swipe art fun
Recommended for preschoolers! Here’s a fun butterfly idea using swipe art.
Swipe art is an art style that uses a swiping motion—sliding your finger or a tool—while drawing.
Colors spread like flowing paint, and you can enjoy unpredictable blends while creating something dynamic! This time, let’s make the butterfly from the popular children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” It’s a great way to enjoy the mixing and changing of colors.




