Fireflies in a Jar

Print out the template on heavy cardstock.

Color and cut out out the template.

We have included a full color template as well as a black and white template. Print the one that works better for your printing needs.

Use a safety pin or a thumbtack to poke holes for the LED legs to go through.

Insert LEDs into holes paying close attention to the orientation of the LED legs. Long legs are Positive and Short legs are Negative.

Bend the LED legs flat on the back following the diagram.

Add Maker Tape to tape path A. over the top of the LED leg.

Add Maker Tape to tape path B. over the top of the LED leg.

Add Maker Tape to tape path C.

Make a loop of tape (sticky side out) using a short piece of Maker Tape, and stick it atop the end of tape path C.

Once your Tape Loop is in place you can add the Battery to it.

Make sure the Positive side of the Battery is facing upwards, with the Negative side stuck down to the tape.

Add Maker Tape to tape path E. over the top of the LED leg.

Add Maker Tape to tape path F. over the top of the LED leg.

Add Maker Tape to path G connecting the top (Positive) side of the battery to the diagram.

This path should not connect with path E. We will add a switch to control the project.

If you haven't made a paper lever switch yet see the guide: Switch - Lever Switch

Add the paper switch to the end of tape path G. The other end of the switch should come in contact with tape path E.

If the switch does not reach you can adjust and add more Maker Tape as needed.

Your Fireflies in a Jar craft is assembled and ready to light up the night sky!

Check out Firefly Song for a great read-aloud to connect to this project!