School Bus Beadie Key Chain Craft
Get kids excited for the new school year with this fun School Bus Beadie Key Chain Craft. This bright yellow bead craft is a cheerful back to school project that kids can clip onto a backpack, lunch bag, or key ring. It is a simple bead craft that also makes a fun classroom activity or a handmade gift for a friend.
Supplies
- 1 key ring
- 47 yellow 9 mm pony beads
- 20 white 9 mm pony beads
- 8 black 9 mm pony beads
- Plastic lacing or satin cord
- Tacky glue
Instructions
- Fold the cord in half.
- Slide the folded end through the key ring.
- Pull the loose ends through the folded loop and tighten to secure the cord to the ring.
- String the beads onto the cord following the school bus pattern.
- If you are using satin cord, place a small amount of tacky glue on the ends and let it dry before threading the beads. This will make the cord easier to work with.
- When all the beads are in place, tie a knot at the end to hold them securely.
- Trim any extra cord if needed.
Fun Facts
School buses are painted yellow because yellow is one of the easiest colors to see from far away. It stands out in daylight, early morning light, and even rainy weather, which helps keep children safer.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Use the school bus beading pattern to place the beads in the correct order and design. This printable template makes it easy for kids to follow along and complete their school bus key chain craft.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn this easy craft for kids into a fun back to school learning activity by asking children to talk about bus safety rules. Kids can also practice patterns by sorting the bead colors before they begin. This bead craft works well for classroom activities, fine motor practice, and first week of school projects.
I’mnnor sure how to do the wheels on the bus???
After you do the first two yellow beads on the bottom row, add two black bead and thread back up to the yellow row and repeat on the other wheel.