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Preschool: Ladybug Craft Ideas

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Ladybugs that we see more often in spring.

Their round red shape with black polka dots is distinctive, and they’re popular with children.

So this time, we’re sharing plenty of ideas for making ladybug crafts.

From perfect wall decorations to playable toys and wearable items, we’ve packed in lots of craft ideas that make the most of a ladybug’s cuteness!

Be sure to try making them together with the children.

It’s especially recommended to go outside, observe real ladybugs, and then create—the children’s interest will deepen even more!

Enjoy crafting while incorporating the children’s discoveries—like the number of spots and how the wings move!

[Childcare] Ladybug Craft Ideas (11–20)

origami ladybug

Origami 'Ladybug' [Easy] [Ages 3 and up] [Craft]

origami ladybug

Why not try making a ladybug out of origami—a fun activity that also exercises fine motor skills? Fold the origami paper step by step to create the ladybug.

If there are tricky reverse folds, be sure to have a teacher or guardian assist.

Once the ladybug’s silhouette is complete, add spots with black stickers or a pen.

Finish by adding antennae and a facial expression.

It also looks great displayed with illustrations of flower fields or grassy meadows.

This ladybug can be used in many settings, such as spring-themed wall decorations and illustrations.

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Climbing ladybug

Easy magnet craft! A climbing ladybug! Recycle plastic wrap and toilet paper cores! #crafts #handmadeToys #summerVacationCrafts #recycledCrafts

Climbing ladybug

Climbing up! Sliding down! A freely moving ladybug is so much fun! Here’s an idea for a climbing ladybug.

For children, ladybugs are familiar insects they see in picture books or on walks, right? This unique idea makes it look like the ladybug is playfully roaming around.

What you’ll need: round magnets, a toilet paper tube, a plastic wrap tube, a half-sphere of Styrofoam, wooden sticks or chopsticks, construction paper, pens, scissors, and double-sided tape.

Give it a try!

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ladybug

[Spring Origami] How to Fold a Cute Ladybug with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Cute Ladybug Tutorial / Tatsukuri

ladybug

Both the colors and designs are fun to customize! Here are some ideas for making ladybugs out of origami.

All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors, round stickers, and a pen.

Some children may find the steps a bit complex, so it’s a good idea to start by working together with a teacher or guardian.

There’s a wide range of ways to customize them, and their cute appearance will spark children’s interest and motivation.

When you open the ladybug’s wings, you can write messages or draw pictures, so this makes a great gift idea too!

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In conclusion

How did you like the ladybug craft ideas? When it comes to ladybugs, their signature feature is the polka-dotted wings, so how you express that will likely be the key point of the project.

Once your ladybug is done, make some flowers and clovers too, and enjoy a lovely spring scene!