Paper Plate Bumble Bee

Paper Plate Bumble Bee is a cheerful and easy craft for kids that turns simple supplies into a cute buzzing friend. This low cost project is great for home, classrooms, scouts, or summer camp. It is also a fun way to talk about why bees are so important for flowers, gardens, and the food we eat.

Supplies

• Yellow paper or plastic plate
• Black paper or plastic plate
• Black electrical tape
• Black pipe cleaner
• Black permanent marker
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions

1. Turn the yellow plate upside down so the back side is facing up. This will be the bumble bee’s body.
2. Place strips of black electrical tape across the plate to make the bee’s stripes. Press the tape down firmly so it stays in place.
3. Cut the black plate in half. Glue the two halves behind the yellow plate to create the wings. Let the glue dry before moving on.
4. Cut the pipe cleaner in half. Fold one piece into two antennae and glue it to the top back of the bee. Fold the second piece to make a stinger and glue it to the bottom back of the plate.
5. Use the black permanent marker to draw a happy bee face on the front. Add eyes, a smile, and any other details you like.
6. Let everything dry completely before displaying your Paper Plate Bumble Bee.

Fun Facts

Bumblebees are wonderful pollinators and help many flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow.

Unlike some other bees, bumblebees look extra fuzzy, which helps them collect and carry pollen.

Bumblebees can use a special method called buzz pollination, where they vibrate their bodies to help release pollen from flowers.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

This craft does not require a printable template. It is easy to make using plates, tape, and pipe cleaners you may already have on hand.

Contributor

The FreeKidsCrafts Team

These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.