Spinning Butterfly: A Kinetic STEAM Craft (PDF + Video)

Create a colorful butterfly that spins in mid-air! This hands-on STEAM project includes a printable lesson guide + demo video. Great for grades K–3.

Bring engineering and creativity together with this playful Spinning Butterfly project! Students will decorate and assemble a butterfly that spins and flutters when suspended — teaching them about balance, movement, and motion in a simple, engaging way.

This project blends art, science, and fine motor skills into one memorable activity your students will love. It’s great for springtime themes, STEAM days, or anytime creative movement is welcome in your classroom.

🎨 What’s Included:

- 1-page PDF lesson plan (materials, teacher prep, directions, reflection prompts)

- Printable butterfly template (two butterflies per page)

- MP4 demo video (under 5 minutes)

- Tips for setup, glue options, and student pacing

- Extension ideas for storytelling and science integration

📚 Subjects Covered:

- Kinetic art, balance, basic engineering, butterfly life cycle, mixed media

📦 Grade Levels:

- K–3 (adaptable for older students with added design challenges)

🏫 Why You'll Love It:

- Combines art and movement

- Supports fine motor skills and spatial awareness

- Students LOVE seeing their butterfly fly

- Perfect for individual or group display

✨ Created by a teaching artist who loves turning simple materials into magical motion.