Tissue Paper Bee Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Spring is a great time for kids to learn all about our helpful pollinators, bees!

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Use this tissue paper bee craft to get kids interested in learning more about these amazing insects, and as a way for them to practice some important skills!

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Supplies

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Download the bee template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Begin to make the bee by spreading glue over a small section of the bee’s outline.

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Glue the tissue paper squares along the glue. Repeat for each section, until the entire bee’s body is covered in tissue paper.

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Create the mouth by gluing the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, then glue the completed mouth in the middle of the bee’s body, just above the top stripe.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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