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Bee Cup Craft for Preschoolers

June 5, 2018

Oh my, our preschoolers are going to have some fun today! How we love a happy jolly little bee craft! There are many great Paper Cup Craft ideas and I do hope that yopu will enjoy this Bee Cup Craft for Preschoolers as much as we do! This is another wonderful contribution by Fun for Little Ones and comes complete with free printables for you too.

Needless to say, this forms part our fantastic collection of Summer Crafts for Preschoolers.. a must “browse” for keep toddlers and preschoolers busy this summer. From our favourite Bubble Recipe, to making Bug Hotels, lots to inspire, explore and discover!

Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

You may also love our Bee Corner Bookmark – yes, I think this is a great bookmark corner to start younger kids on too and it could be a great introduction to origami for younger kids:

Bee Cup Craft for Preschoolers – Materials

Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

  • get your free Bee Printable by clicking on the big red button below
  • Black AND Yellow Cups (though if you can’t get hold of both you can make do with strips of coloured paper – but they won’t be perfectly curved!)
  • Coloured paper pr construction paper or card stock (black, yellow, red and white)
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Black marker

How to make your bumble bee cup craft

Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

Download and print out the template.  Cut the template out and set aside.

Cut a black cup straight up the middle. (refer to the photo). Cut the bottom from the cup.

Cut strips from the cup. (refer to the photo)

Glue the strips onto a yellow cup. (refer to the photo) Allow the glue to dry completely.
Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

Trace the template onto cardstock or construction paper and cut out. Glue the black part of the head onto the yellow part of the head and then use scissors to trim off any excess paper.

Cut 2 circles from white cardstock and 2 smaller circles from black cardstock. Glue together.Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

Cut a small circle from red paper. Cut 2 small black strips from black paper and 2 tiny black circles. Glue the circle at the top of each strip.

Glue the eyes, nose and antantee onto the bee’s head. Use a black marker to add a smile to the bee’s face.

Glue the bee’s head onto the cup.  Glue the smaller and larger pieces of the wings together. Glue the wings onto each side of the cup. 

Once your Paper Cup Bee Face is finished, let your preschooler glue these onto your paper cup bee body, and glue on the wings (again you may wish to “pre cut” these for your child).

Easy Bee Cup Craft for preschool. How to make a Paper Cup Bumble Bee. Includes free Bee Template #summer #preschool #bee #papercup

Ta da your bee paper cup is finished! So cute, so fun.

As mentioned, we have PLENTY more Summer Crafts for Preschoolers for you  to browse, discover and fall in love with here:

Summer crafts for preschoolers - all the summer activities inspiration you need for 2 and 3yrs olds, toddlers and preschoolers #preschool #toddler #preschool

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