Bee Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

The busy bees inspired our bee name craft. This is a fun way for kids to learn more about bees and practice spelling their names!

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This name craft will help kids with letter recognition as they learn to spell their names.

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Supplies

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Download the free template, edit it with your child’s name, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Start by gluing the eyes below each of the eyebrows.

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Take the stripes and glue them underneath the mouth. Trim off any excess that hangs off the sides.

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Next, glue the stinger to the back and bottom of the bee’s body. Place the antennae at the top of the head and glue them to the back of the bee.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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