Today we have a fantastic popsicle stick dragonfly craft. This simple dragonfly preschool craft is fun and easy to make with the little ones. You can use popsicle sticks or alternatively you could make a dragonfly clothespin craft if you don't have lollipop sticks.

There are plenty of dragonfly pictures online to inspire you and give you some ideas for creating this easy preschool craft. This step by step insect craft for pre K and nursery aged kids is a great way to teach children about nature and insects.

You might want to print some dragonfly images and place them on the table with your supplies to help inspire the children while they take part in this dragonfly activity.

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Why You'll Love This Craft
Supplies Needed to Make a Dragonfly Craft
🖌️ How To Make A Dragonfly
Dragonfly Craft Using Popsicle Sticks
🖌️ Related Crafts

Why You'll Love This Craft

Wiggly Winged Fun: A playful craft that brings colorful dragonflies to life with just a few popsicle sticks!
Perfect for Nature Units: Ideal for bug or insect themes at home or in the classroom.
Craft It Anywhere: Super portable and low-mess—take it outside on a sunny day!

Supplies Needed to Make a Dragonfly Craft

Here are the supplies you will need for this dragonfly activity.

Popsicle stick
Pompoms
Googly eyes
Pencil
Scissors
Craft glue
Glitter paper

Supplies for Making a Dragonfly Craft to Teach Kids About Insects.

🖌️ How To Make A Dragonfly

Step 1: Select 1 popsicle stick, 1 large pompom and 5 or more small pompoms. Apply a drop of glue on any one open side of the popsicle stick.

Gluing a Pom Pom onto the Dragonfly Craft.

Step 2: Place the large pompom on the glued part of the popsicle stick.

Gluing a Pom Pom onto the Popsicle Stick.

Step 3: Apply another drop of glue near the large pompom and then place a small pompom on it.

Dragonfly Craft Adding the Dragonfly Wings to the Popsicle Stick.

Step 4: Select a glitter craft paper and trace the dragonfly wings on it. Use scissors to cut out the traced wings.

Step 5: Attach the glitter wings on the popsicle stick, right below the small pompom.

Step 6: Now attach more small pompoms on the popsicle stick. Place a pompom over the wings to cover it.

Step 7: Once you’re done attaching the pompoms on the popsicle stick, stick googly eyes to the large pompom to complete the pompom dragonfly craft. Your dragonfly craft is now complete!

Dragonfly Craft Using Popsicle Sticks

This is a tutorial on how to make a dragonfly craft.

Prep Time5

Active Time15

Total Time20

Keyword: spring craft and dragonfly craft

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Author: Angela Milnes

Equipment

Scissors

Materials

Popsicle stick
Pompoms
Googly eyes
Pencil
Craft glue
Glitter paper

Instructions

Select 1 popsicle stick, 1 large pompom, and 5 or more small pompoms.
Apply a drop of glue on any one open side of the popsicle stick.
Place the large pompom on the glued part of the popsicle stick.
Apply another drop of glue near the large pompom and then place a small pompom on it.
Select a glitter craft paper and trace the dragonfly wings on it. Use scissors to cut out the traced wings.
Attach the glitter wings on the popsicle stick, right below the small pompom.
Now attach more small pompoms on the popsicle stick. Place a pompom over the wings to cover it.
Once you’re done attaching the pompoms on the popsicle stick, stick googly eyes to the large pompom to complete the pompom dragonfly craft.
Your dragonfly craft is now complete!

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