Build a Bee Puppet Craft Template

Spring brings out the most hardworking bugs – the bees! Let kids appreciate these busy bugs by making this build a bee puppet craft with our handy printable template. These are super easy to make and open the doors to imaginative play.

Pair them with our other bug puppets and watch how your little ones immerse themselves in dramatic play.

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This is a great spring craft for the classroom as it’s a low prep one, and the puppets come with simple instructions printed on the sheets.

Paper Bee Hand Puppet Craft

Why make only the bee, when the ladybug and the butterfly can join in the fun!

Build a Bee Puppet Craft

How to Assemble the Build a Bee Puppet Template

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Step by Step Tutorial

Print out and color the sheets (black and white version), or use a pre-colored template.

Step 1

Have kids follow the dashed lines and create sharp, precise creases.

Step 2

Have them grab those corners and bring them together to fold the bee puppet card in half.

Step 3

The base card is almost ready.

Step 4

Have kids apply glue to the base card’s flaps (marked with “glue”).

Step 5

Then close the card gently and have the kids press it down, letting the glue settle in place.

Step 6

Have them cut out the bee parts.

Step 7

The stinger, two wings, and two eyes are ready.

Step 8

Kids can color the bee’s wings with markers or other coloring supplies.

Step 9

Have them glue on the eyes first.

Step 10

Then, have them glue the wings – to the back of the card.

Step 11

Next, have them add some glue to the stinger, slide it inside the card, and glue it so it peeks out.

Step 12

All done!

Step 13

It’s showtime!

Your bee puppet is ready for action! Kids can slip their hands inside and let the fun begin.

Paper Bee Puppet Craft

Get ready to buzz around and spread some joy with your adorable creation!

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