Build a Bee Craft (Free Printable)
Today’s craft is a fun printable build-a-bee activity. Kids can enjoy cutting and pasting different shapes like ovals, circles, and triangles to create their own adorable bee. This craft is not only fun but also helps with shape recognition and fine motor skills development.
Looking for a creative and educational activity for your kids? This build-a-bee craft is perfect! It encourages creativity, improves fine motor skills, and teaches shape recognition all in one fun project.
Whether it’s a rainy day indoors or a sunny afternoon in the garden, this craft is sure to keep little hands busy and minds engaged.
We’ve got lots of great bee printables, include some fun bee worksheets you should check out as well.
Like our parts of a bee worksheets and our life cycle of a bee printable.
We’ve also got another fun printable bee craft, as well as other bumble bee crafts like our bumble bee bookmarks.
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Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Promotes creativity and imagination
- Enhances fine motor skills
- Teaches shape recognition
- Perfect for rainy days, playdates, or quiet afternoons at home
Materials
- Printable Build-a-Bee template (grab the free download at the end of this post)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
- Optional: Googly eyes for extra cuteness
The printables
Inside the downloadable PDF file, you’ll find two versions of the Build-a-Bee template: a black and white version and a colored version.
The black and white template allows children to personalize their bees with their favorite colors, while the colored version provides instant crafting fun.
Both templates feature carefully designed shapes like ovals, circles, and triangles to help kids create their adorable bees step by step.
Instructions
Start by downloading and printing the Build-a-Bee template.
Choose whether you want to use the black and white version to color yourself or the colored version for instant fun. If using the black and white version, color it in before cutting out the shapes.
Carefully cut out the shapes.
Arrange the shapes to build your bee. Use ovals for the body, circles for the head, wings, and eyes, and a triangle for the stinger.
Once you’re happy with the placement, glue the shapes onto a piece of paper or cardstock.
Add details like stripes on the body, a smiley face, and googly eyes if desired.
Let the glue dry completely before displaying your adorable build-a-bee craft!
Make sure to give your bee a good bee name and tell some of our funny bee jokes and puns while you’re at it.
Top Tips
- For younger children, pre-cut the shapes to make it easier for them to assemble the bee.
- Encourage creativity by letting kids decorate their bees with patterns, glitter, or stickers.
- Use the colored version as a reference for coloring the black and white template.
- Display the finished bees on a bulletin board or create a buzzing bee garden scene for added fun.
Educational ideas and uses:
Shape Recognition: Use this craft to reinforce shape recognition skills by discussing and identifying the different shapes used in building the bee.
Color Recognition: For younger children, focus on color recognition by asking them to choose and name the colors they want to use for their bees.
Fine Motor Skills: Cutting out the shapes and gluing them onto paper helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Creative Writing: Encourage storytelling by having children write short stories or descriptions about their bees, incorporating details like where they live, what they eat, and their adventures.
Grab the Free Printable
To grab your free printable Build-a-Bee template, simply enter your name and email in the pink box below.
You’ll receive the templates straight to your inbox for personal or classroom use. Not for commercial use. Thank you!
Get ready for a hive of creativity with this printable build a bee craft! Whether your child loves coloring or enjoys hands-on activities, this craft is sure to bring smiles and learning together.
