DLTK's Educational Crafts for Kids
Paper Plate Bumblebee Craft
Buzz into Fun with our Bee Paper Plate Craft
Hello, crafty explorers! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of pollinators, focusing on one of the most important creatures in our ecosystem - the Bee! With their bright yellow and black stripes, and essential role in nature, bees make an exciting subject for our next craft adventure.
Linda wrote:
"If you attached a strip of poster board (cereal box) underneath the plate long enough for the
child's hand to slide into, it could become a puppet that the child could make fly. The strip should be made wide enough to allow
for fingers to fit."
Materials
For this craft, you'll need:
- 1 paper plate
- Waxed paper or white paper
- Yellow and black paint or marker
- Paintbrush (if using paint)
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Yellow construction paper or tissue paper (optional)
- Glue (if using paper squares)
Instructions
- Start by painting your paper plate yellow. This will serve as the base color for our bee. Let it dry completely.
- While the paint is drying, cut out two wings from the waxed paper or white paper. You can trace your child's feet and use them as wings for a fun personal touch or simply create two U-shaped wings.
- Once the yellow paint on the paper plate is dry, add the black stripes. You can use black paint, construction paper or a marker for this step.
- Now, it's time to create the face of our bee. You can draw it on with paint or markers, cut out shapes from construction paper, or use wiggly eyes for a fun 3D effect.
- Attach the wings to the sides of your bee using scotch tape.
- Cut a small triangle from black construction paper. This will serve as our bee's stinger. Tape it to the back of the paper plate.
And just like that, your Bee Paper Plate Craft is complete!
Note: If you don't have yellow paint, you can cut up 1-inch squares of yellow construction paper or tissue paper and glue them onto the paper plate. This method, similar to mod podging, can be a fun and tactile alternative to painting but it does require a bit more patience.
We hope you've enjoyed creating this buzzing bee craft. Crafting is not only a fun activity but also a fantastic opportunity to learn about different animals and their roles in our environment. We can't wait to see your delightful bee creations, so don't forget to share them with us.
Stay tuned for more exciting, educational craft ideas on our page. Until then, keep crafting, keep exploring, and above all, keep having fun!
Happy crafting!
Leanne
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