Bee Kids Crafts for Preschool Learning or Summer Fun!
The weather’s warming here in the Northeast. Which means those sunny yellow dandelions are beginning their yard takeover. And the buzzing bees are starting to bumble from bloom to bloom.
I know many people hate those pesky “weeds” and bees, but I can’t help but smile at their sunshiny color, the bees flitting flight – both sweet signs of Summer.
It’s the perfect time of year – when the kids are noticing these blooms and bees, too – to encourage a little bee appreciation with some bee kids crafts.
You know, bees are so important to our ecosystem. And our (and our kids’) understanding and appreciation of them are vital to their care and preservation.
Plus – bee crafts are just stinkin’ cute, aren’t they?!
The yellow and black stripes, the bobbing antennae, the googley eyes. Everything is cute – and more appreciated – with googley eyes, amiright?
So, I’ve gathered up 15 seriously cute bee-themed kids crafts. Perfect for a preschool unit on bees or just some bee fun at home over the Summer. Let’s check ’em out…
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15 Seriously Cute Kids Crafts – Featuring Bees
1. Twirling Duct Tape Bee – This adorable (and durable) bee kids craft seconds as a whirlygig – twirling in the Summer wind. Super fun to give as a homemade gift, don’t you think? (via Crafts by Amanda)
2. Paper Bag Bee Puppet – The kids will have a blast buzzing around after making their very own handmade bee puppets. You could take them outside on a flower and nectar hunt after making them, too! (via I Heart Crafty Things)
3. Paper Plate Honey Bee – Ya gotta love good old paper plate kids crafts. I mean, there’s always a paper plate in the house, right? And this easy to make honey bee is no exception. Even the littles can help add the yellow tissue paper and construction paper
parts. (via Glued to My Crafts Blog)
4. Pet Pom-Pom Bee – Get yourself a pom-pom maker and have the kids help make the pom-poms for their own “pet” bee! (via MollyMoo Crafts)
5. Egg Carton Bumble Bee – Encourage an appreciation for reusing and recycling by helping the little ones transform an egg carton into a bunch of cute bumble bees. (via Crafty Morning)
6. Quick Clothespin Bee Craft – A wooden clothespin and some fuzzy pipe cleaners make this bee craft quick and easy – yet super cute! (via MollyMoo for Kids Activities Blog)
7. Wooden Spoon Bee Puppet – Wooden spoons are perfect for crafting into puppets to use with a puppet theater. Make one into a bumble bee for your bee-themed play. (via Easy Peasy and Fun)
8. Pool Noodle Bumble Bee Craft – I simply can’t get over how clever this idea is of using a pool noodle to craft a foam bee! (via Toddler Approved)
9. Bumble Bee Garden Stake – The variety of materials used for this bee garden stake craft makes it so creative and fun for kids. (via Coffee With Us 3)
10. Egg Carton Beehive & Bee Craft – We already saw above how to transform an egg carton into a bee. But check out how it can make the perfect beehive, too! The repetitive shapes on the egg carton make perfect for honeycombs. (via A Little Pinch of Perfect)
11. Painted Paper Bumblebee Art Project – This bee project gets the kids painting, cutting, and pasting to make some bumblebee art all their own. (via Buggy and Buddy)
12. Yarn Wrapped Bee Puppets – Wrapping these cardboard bee puppets with black and yellow yarn makes for adorable stripes and some great fine motor skill work for the littles, too! (via Housing a Forest)
13. Painted Rock Bees – Nothing says Summer like a painted rock craft. Here’s some adorable inspiration for transforming rocks into little bees. I love the wings! (via Crafts by Amanda)
14. Cute Foam Cup Bee Craft – It doesn’t take much to turn a plain old foam cup into a cute free-standing bee. (via I Heart Crafty Things)
15. Easy Torn Paper Bee Craft – Here’s another bee craft that’ll work those fine motor skills – through tearing paper, cutting and pasting. (via Laughing Kids Learn)
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Morgan says
These look like really awesome ideas! It’s so important to keep your little one’s mind stimulated over summer break, and these crafts provide some great ways to do so! This is a great post! Thank you so much for sharing!