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This handprint bumblebee craft is a fun spring craft for kids learning all about bees! Using their handprint as their base, kids will add wings, antennas, stripes and silly googly eyes – turning their handprint into a buzzing little bee!
Handprint Bumblebee Craft for Kids
This Handprint Bumblebee is the perfect blend of sweet and simple! Using just a few craft supplies and your little one’s handprint, you’ll create an adorable flying friend that’s perfect for spring crafts, bug-themed learning, or the letter “B”! Kids will love seeing their hands turned into a buzzing bee, and it makes a sweet keepsake, too!
Letter “B” Bumblebee Craft
This craft is a great way to introduce the letter “B” and its beginning sound (buh) to early learners. As kids trace and cut their handprint wings, you can practice saying “B-b-bumblebee!” out loud. Extend the fun by thinking of other “B” words together, like banana, ball, and book. It’s a hands-on way to support phonics while getting crafty!
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Materials Needed To Make A Handprint Bumblebee
- Yellow cardstock
- Light blue cardstock
- Black cardstock
- Pink cardstock
- Googly eyes
- Black Sharpie
- Template – we provide a handprint template for kids that want to make a bee but don’t like to get their hand traced. 🙂
How To Make a Handprint Bumblebee
Step 1: Cut the Handprint
- Trace and cut your child’s handprint from yellow cardstock.
- Cut the heart shaped wings from the blue cardstock.
- Cut black strips from black cardstock.
Step 2: Add the Stripes
- Glue the strips across the body of the bee. Trim any excess hanging over the edges to keep it neat.
Step 3: Make the Wings
- Cut out two small black antennae and glue them to the top of the bee.
- Glue the blue hearts behind the handprints.
Step 4: Add details
- Add googly eyes, tiny pink circles for cheeks (we used a hole punch to cut ours!), and draw on a cute little smile with your black Sharpie.
This Handprint Bumblebee is simple, sweet, and sure to bring smiles! Whether you’re introducing the letter “B,” exploring insects, or just looking for a feel-good craft, this buzzing buddy is a must-try. Don’t forget to snap a picture—this one makes an adorable keepsake, too!
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