Bee Finger Puppet Craft

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Little crafters will be buzzing with excitement when they see this lovely Bee Finger Puppet Craft!

This delightful craft features a free printable bee template that can be colored, cut out, and assembled by children.

The best part? These adorable finger puppets are not only realistic in appearance but also come with flapping wings that flutter with every movement!

This craft is not only entertaining but also educational.

It provides an opportunity for children to learn about bees, their importance in the natural world, and the essential role they play in pollination.

It’s a perfect complement to lessons on insects, nature, or celebrating special occasions like World Bee Day.

Bug Finger Puppets

Our Bug Finger Puppet Crafts are designed to provide an interactive learning experience.

As children engage in this craft, they can develop a deeper understanding of bees, beetles, butterflies and ladybugs; naturally opening up discussions through creativity on their vital role in the ecosystem and the importance of protecting these incredible insects.

It’s a wonderful way to spark an interest in nature, pollination and environmental conservation.

Get the templates HERE:

• Butterfly Finger Puppet
• Beetle Finger Puppet
• Ladybug Finger Puppet
• 3D Paper Dragonfly Craft

How to Make the Bee Finger Puppet Craft

Materials: 

• Card Stock for Printing 
• Coloring Medium 
• Glue Stick 
• Scissors

Download the FREE Bee Finger Puppet Template: 

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Step 1: Use a favorite medium to color in the butterfly template. 

The butterfly template is an open invitation for children to use their imaginations to creatively color in the pieces that make up the bee. 

Our featured bee’s have been colored with water color pens, which are a fantastic coloring medium for children – they’re quick and easy to use (with great pigmentation) which doesn’t cause little hands to ache. 

Similar effects can be created with crayons, marker pens, pastels and watercolor paint from a palette.

Step 2: Cut out the bee template elements.

Step 3: Affix the bee’s 6 legs. 

The four short legs should be glued to the bee’s second segment, while the hind legs are affixed to the bee’s large body.

Step 4: Turn the bee over and fold the two flaps of the finger piece.

Step 5: Gently bend the finger piece to create a large arch.

Step 5: Affix the finger piece to the back of the bee ( White area). 

To help secure the finger piece to the bee, pop a pencil or pair of fingers inside and apply pressure on the two affixed flaps.

Step 6: Fold the two small flaps on the wings and glue to the bee’s fluffy body area.

Step 7: Glue the antenna’s to the bees head to complete the finger puppet!

And now that the bee finger-puppets are complete, these adorable companions can be used in storytelling, puppet shows, or as props for imaginative play.

Let your child’s imagination take flight as they embark on adventures with their newfound buzzing friends.

More Bug Crafts for Kids

Join the Arty Crafty Kids Club and enjoy our huge collection of bug themed arts and crafts projects for kids!

From bobbly spiders and creepy crawlies to adorable cartoon-styled butterflies, there’s a bug craft for kids of every age.