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Today we have a cute and fun “facts about bees” worksheet that doubles as a fun rainbow craft! This activity is excellent for teaching kids about the importance of bees in pollination while letting them express their creativity.

This bee worksheet is perfect for kids who love bees or are curious about these fascinating insects.

It’s a great way to blend learning with creativity, as kids get to create a vibrant rainbow display of bee facts.

It’s a great activity for springtime Earth Day, or any day when you want to engage children in a hands-on fun that promotes learning and artistic expression.

For more fun bee worksheets check out our life cycle of a bee worksheets and our parts of a bee worksheets. We also have this cute and fun bee life cycle diorama activity that’s super easy.

Why You’ll Love This Printable

• Educational and fun activity for kids
• Encourages creativity and fine motor skills
• Perfect for seasonal or thematic learning
• Can be adapted for different age groups

Materials

• Printable worksheet, you can grab it at the end of this post.
• Scissors
• Glue stick or craft glue
• Optional: Colored pencils, markers, or crayons for coloring the black and white printable version

The Printable

The printable worksheet consists of one page for the bee image and surrounding circle, along with several “facts” strips.

It’s available in both full color and black and white versions, providing options for different preferences and printing capabilities.

Printing Tip: Both the colored version and the black and white version of this bee worksheet comes on one PDF file. To only print the version you want, after you download the file go to “print settings” then type in the page number of the printable you want and print just that one.

Instructions

If using the black and white printable, have kids color the bee, circle, and “facts” strips with their preferred colors.

Cut out the bee image and the surrounding circle carefully.

Cut out the “facts” strips individually.

Arrange the “facts” strips in a rainbow pattern under the bee, gluing them down one by one.

Let the glue dry completely before displaying or hanging up the finished bee rainbow craft.

Top Tips

• Encourage kids to read each fact aloud as they glue it down, reinforcing learning. Or if they are too young to read, read it to them.
• Use thicker paper or laminate the finished craft for durability.
• Supervise younger children when using scissors and glue for safety.

Educational Uses and Tips

This bee-themed craft and printable worksheet offer various educational opportunities for kids while providing tips for enhanced learning:

Science Exploration: Dive into the world of bees by discussing their role in pollination, hive structures, and the importance of bees in ecosystems.Tip: Supplement the activity with books, videos, or online resources about bees to deepen children’s knowledge.

Reading Comprehension: Encourage reading skills by having kids read and understand the bee facts provided on the worksheet.Tip: Take time to discuss each bee fact as kids glue them down, reinforcing learning and understanding.

Color Recognition: For younger children, the coloring aspect helps reinforce color recognition skills.Tip: Use the opportunity to discuss different colors and their significance in nature.

Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, arranging, and gluing the components of the craft enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Tip: Encourage careful cutting and precise gluing for a neat and visually appealing final craft.

Outdoor Exploration: If possible, take a nature walk to observe bees in their natural habitat, tying real-life experiences to the craft’s educational content.Tip: Create a bee journal where kids can document additional facts, observations, or drawings about bees, fostering a deeper connection to the subject.

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With this bee-themed craft and printable worksheet, kids can dive into the world of bees while engaging in a hands-on and artistic activity.

It’s a wonderful way to blend learning, creativity, and fun, making it a perfect addition to your collection of kids’ crafts and educational resources.