Place Value Butterflies

One of the happiest sights to see in the Springtime is a big, beautiful butterfly. These fluttery, flying “flowers” are so popular with kids, they can actually be a useful tool in the classroom. Whether you are an elementary school teacher or a parent in a homeschool, there are so many ways to incorporate butterflies into your lesson plans.

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​If you want to create hands-on place value practice I have some great ideas to share. Students often get a bit restless when Springtime days grow warm. This blog post is rich with great ideas for fun place value Activities your students will enjoy so much, they may not even notice that they are learning! I have included activities perfect for math practice, math workshops, partner work, reading, and more. There are even some great ideas for incorporating students’ work into bulletin boards and classroom decorations!

Fun Butterfly Craftivity For Math

Place Value is one of the most important building blocks for Math. Students who don’t understand Place Value will struggle in all areas of Math. The best way to learn Math concepts like Place Value is with lots and lots of practice. Unfortunately, practice can get boring.
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That’s why you and your students will love this fun Butterfly Craftivity. With this friendly little Butterfly Craftivity, students can show off their Place Value skills while creating a pretty little butterfly.  These Craftivities are so fun to work on, students will actually be excited to practice!

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Other Great Hands-On Place Value Ideas ​

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Other Seasonal Craftivities You May Enjoy

If your students need more Place Value practice, check out some of these other great seasonal Craftivities I’ve put together for you. Your elementary and homeschool students can have lots of fun celebrating Springtime with Place Value Craftivities creating Flowers, Caterpillars, Kites, and more!

In fact, I have great Craftivities for many of the basic concepts students should practice, so be sure to check them out. I bet you’ll be inspired when you think about all the great ways these projects can be used to help your students get all the practice they need! 

Craftivities Also Make Great
​Decorations and Displays

Nothing cheers up an elementary or homeschool classroom like seasonal decorations, and students love to see their creative skills on display. These great Craftivities don’t simply allow you to create hands-on learning with Butterflies. Once completed, students can color their butterflies in all their favorite hues before using them in any number of creative ways.

Use students’ completed Butterfly Craftivities to decorate the walls and doorways of your classroom or build creative bulletin board displays for the classroom or hallway. They can even be used to create greeting cards and other gifts for holidays and special events! And if you combine them with other related Springtime Craftivities, there is no limit to the beautiful decorations and displays you and your students can create! ​

With so many great ways to create hands-on learning with Butterflies, your students will be happily practicing many important skills. From honing their knowledge of place value to practicing their creativity, students will be able to improve many basic academic skills while celebrating the warm days of Spring! ​

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