Butterflies - 30 Bookish Play Ideas

🦋 Bring on the Butterflies! 🦋

Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming… and the butterflies are back! Whether you’re spotting them on your welly walks or reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the hundredth time (because it never gets old), this season is bursting with butterfly magic.

To help you turn that interest into exciting, educational play, I’ve created a fluttery little resource pack that’s bursting with ideas for under-5s. Inside, you’ll find:

🦋 30 butterfly-themed bookish play ideas (linked to EYFS)

📚 Perfect for The Very Hungry Caterpillar and beyond

🎨 Crafty, messy, sensory and outdoor fun

💡 Easy set-ups, big impact, and zero pressure

Download the Wiggle Like a Caterpilla Song too!

Whether you're growing your own butterflies, painting symmetrical wings, or feeding a pom-pom caterpillar—you'll have a whole garden full of learning and giggles at your fingertips.

✨ Ready to let your learning take flight?

Download your Butterfly Bookish Play Pack now!