Bumble Bee Craft Preschool Kids Will Love

Today we have a fantastic Bumble Bee craft to share. It's fun simple and easy to make with the little ones.

This is a Letter B Bee craft that is perfect for the spring and one of a few fantastic bee crafts for preschool kids available here on The Inspiration Edit.

I am sure you will enjoy this popsicle stick craft tutorial! It's super fun, easy, and simple to make.

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Why You'll Love This Craft

Buzzing with Texture: Uses soft pom-poms, bumpy pipe cleaners, and googly eyes—lots of fun sensory play!
Bee-utiful Name Tags: Turn your bee into a name label for backpacks, cubbies, or lunchboxes.
Happy Pollinator Talk: A fun way to introduce bees, flowers, and how they help the planet.

Step 3: Paint every other popsicle stick black and allow them to dry completely.

Step 4: Clean a milk jug or use a water jug. Cut chunks of the flat areas of plastic out.

Step 5: Draw a wing shape onto cardstock and cut out. Trace the wing shape onto the plastic and cut out. Repeat the steps above but with a smaller wing shape. Don’t forget to reverse the wing shape for the other side of the bee!

Step 9: Glue the large wings onto the bee first followed by the smaller wings on top of the large wings

Step 10: Draw a smile with black and red posca paint pens. Your bumble bee art and craft idea is finished!

This is such an adorable and simple craft. Great for preschool or kindergarten!

💡 Pro Tip: Turn finished bees into magnets or wall art for a buzz-worthy classroom display!

Use Yellow Cardstock: It’s sturdier and more vibrant than regular paper—great for preschool hands.
Prep Strips Ahead: Cut black stripes and wings beforehand for a smoother crafting session.
Googly Eyes for Fun: Add googly eyes to give the bee extra personality and charm.
Stick with Glue Sticks: Easier and safer for little ones to handle than liquid glue.
Add Antennae: Pipe cleaners or paper strips make cute, easy antennae with extra texture.
Keep It Simple: Focus on big, bold shapes—perfect for preschool motor skills.

What supplies are needed for the bumble bee craft?

Yellow and black paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes, and a pencil.

Is this craft suitable for preschoolers?

Yes, it’s designed specifically for young children.

Does this activity help with learning?

Yes, it supports fine motor skills and creativity.

Can this be used in spring or insect-themed lessons?

Definitely! It’s perfect for seasonal or nature-based themes.

This is a tutorial on how to make a bumble bee craft.

Prep Time5

Active Time15

Total Time20

Keyword: spring craft and bumble bee craft

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Glue 7 mini popsicle sticks together.
Paint the popsicle sticks yellow and allow them to dry completely.
Paint every other popsicle stick black and allow them to dry completely.
Clean a milk jug or use a water jug. Cut chunks of the flat areas of plastic out.
Draw a wing shape onto cardstock and cut out.

Trace the wing shape onto the plastic and cut out. Repeat the steps above but with smaller wing shape.
Don’t forget to reverse the wing shape for the other side of the bee!
Cut a pipe cleaner into 4 pieces. Twirl the ends.
Glue the pipe cleaners onto the back of the bee.
Glue googly eyes on the top of your bee craft.
Glue the large wings onto the bee first followed by the smaller wings on top of the large wings.
Draw a smile with black and red posca paint pens.
Your bumble bee art and craft idea are finished!
This is such an adorable and simple craft. Great for preschool or kindergarten!