If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and summer-themed craft this month, try out these adorable thumbprint firefly jars! Even though I’ve never seen one in person, fireflies have always been a dreamy symbol of summer. Those who are lucky enough to live east of the Rocky Mountains have a chance to catch a glimpse of these beauties twinkling at twilight as the males put on a show to attract the females. Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to see some real fireflies one day, but if not they’re still cool to learn about!
5 Fun Firefly Facts:
Fireflies aren’t flies, they’re actually beetles!
They are also known by other names such as: lightening bugs, moon bugs, and blinkies.
Not all species of fireflies can glow.
Before they mature to fireflies, they are known as glowworms while in their larval stage.
As glowworms, they eat slugs, other worms, snails, and other larvae.
What you’ll need for the craft:
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- Scissors
- Yellow paint
- Glue stick or glue dots
- Construction paper (I used light blue for the jar and dark blue for the background)
- Black marker or sharpie
- Ribbon (optional)
First, draw and cut out your jar shape.
Next, glue it to your background color.
Glue the ribbon on for the jar lid (I used a dark blue ribbon that I already had, but any type of color works!)
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Pour some yellow paint onto a paper plate. Have your kids dip their thumbs into the paint and stamp onto the jar.
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Once it’s dry, draw the wings, head, and antennae onto each yellow thumbprint.
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Hang up your firefly art to enjoy all summer!
If you’re looking for more firefly fun, check out this book! My kids have all loved it and it goes perfectly with this craft. The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle is a colorful adventure that ends with fun, flashing lights!
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
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