My Fingerprint Bug Jar Printable
Fingerprint bugs are a cool way to bring a little science into your day. They’re made from household items like toothpaste, flour, and water – so you can make them at home with your kids! To learn how, read on…
In this blog post, you will learn how to make your own fingerprint bugs. You can use these handmade insects as a STEM enrichment project for kids or as an art project with adults. The materials needed are simple and inexpensive and the instructions are very easy to follow.
My Fingerprint Bug Jar
If your children are anything like my girls… they love bugs. This is a fun little craft that you can easily do with your children.
Simply print out the sheet – I prefer printing on card stock for durability – and let your children go to work creating bugs of their very own by dipping their fingertips into either a small amount of paint or onto an ink pad.
Press fingerprint onto sheet inside the bug jar and then once the fingerprints, add details such as a body, eyes, legs, or antennae.
What are fingerprint bugs
Fingerprint bugs are a fun and easy way to learn about science. They can also be used in art projects or as STEM enrichment activities for children of all ages. These DIY insects have a small body, large head with antennae, and an even larger eye where the fingerprint is placed on it.
How to make a fingerprint bug
The materials needed to make these cute little critters are:
- ink pads
- a pen or marker
- paper
Have your child press their finger in the ink and then place it on paper. Trace around the finger and then cut out the shape to make a bug body with a head, wings, etc.
Ideas for What to Do with Your Fingerprints After They Dry
Once you’ve made your fingerprint bugs, have your child draw on them with markers. You could also use crayons, pencils, or paint to add more detail.
You can make a group of bugs and attach them together to create an insect mobile that you can hang in the window for easy viewing.
This project is great because it uses materials that most people have around their houses.
Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Fingerprint Bugs Ever!
Here are a few tricks for making the best fingerprint bugs ever:
– Add markers and other materials in after you’ve made the fingerprint bugs for more detail.
– Attach them to string, yarn, or another type of material so they can be hung up somewhere!
Use my free printable Fingerprint Bug Jar below to “catch” some bugs with your kids.
Learn How to Make Fingerprint Bugs
Fingerprint bugs are so much fun to make! Learn how to make these little creatures in the video below. Then, use what you’ve learned to make your own fingerprint bugs in the free printable fingerprint bug jar below!
3 Fingerprint Bug Books to Read
Fingerprint Activities Bugs
This entertaining book is bursting with ideas for fingerprinting lots of creepy crawlies, from bees and ladybirds to spiders and ants.
Fingerprint & Draw: Animals & Insects
Fingerprint & Draw: Animals & Insects features 25+ different cute creatures to create with your fingerprints. Everyone can make art, no matter how small the artist!
My first finger drawings
This activity book is the perfect book to keep your kid entertained and teaching him shapes and animals.
Free Printable Fingerprint Bug Jar
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