Bug and Insect Art Projects
Bugs are secretly the best art subject. Butterflies teach symmetry, bees and ladybugs are full of pattern, and spiders are perfect for fall. Kids love the creepy-crawly side too. Here are my bug and insect art lessons, plus free ideas from the blog.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
Butterfly Symmetry Art LessonGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Bumble Bee Pollination Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Spiderweb Watercolor Art LessonGrades 3 to 6See the lesson
2nd Grade Elements of Art Unit: InsectsGrades 1 to 4See the lesson
Ladybug Lines: 2nd Grade Line LessonGrades 1 to 3See the lesson
Symmetry Balance BugsGrades K to 3See the lesson
Spring Butterfly Art ProjectGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Earth Day Honey Bee Art ProjectGrades 2 to 5See the lessonFree blog lessons and ideas
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What do bug art projects teach?
Symmetry with butterflies, pattern with bees and ladybugs, and line and texture with spiders and dragonflies.
When is a good time for bug art?
Spring is a natural fit, Earth Day too, and spiders are a fall favorite.
Can I connect it to science?
Yes. Bug art pairs nicely with life cycle and insect units.
What supplies do I need?
Paper, pencils, markers or oil pastels, and watercolor or tempera for color.
Video lessons to try
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
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