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.
What You Will Need for This Letter B Bee Craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Milk or Water Jug
- Black and Yellow Paint
- Black Marker
- Black and Red Paint Pen
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pipe Cleaners
- Googly Eyes
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🖌️ How To Make a Popsicle Stick Bee Craft
- Step 1: Glue 7 mini popsicle sticks together.
- Step 2: Paint the popsicle sticks yellow and allow them to dry completely.
- 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 6: Cut a pipe cleaner into 4 pieces. Twirl the ends.
- Step 7: Glue the pipe cleaners onto the back of the bee.
- Step 8: Glue googly eyes on the top of your bee craft.
- 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!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Bumble Bee Craft
- 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.
💭 FAQs
Yellow and black paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes, and a pencil.
Yes, it’s designed specifically for young children.
Yes, it supports fine motor skills and creativity.
Definitely! It’s perfect for seasonal or nature-based themes.
Bumble Bee Craft Preschool Kids Will Love
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Milk or Water Jug
- Black and Yellow Paint
- Black Marker
- Black and Red Paint Pen
- Paint Brush
- Glue
- Pipe Cleaners
- Googly Eyes
Instructions
- 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!
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