We are looking forward to spending hours in our back yard hunting for bugs. To help hurry along spring, we made these adorable paper plate ladybugs. There is something about ladybugs that just make me smile.
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We always have a stash of paper plates in our art cupboard since they are the perfect base for so many easy kids crafts. Our Shredded Paper Snowman is one of our old favorites. It’s a super easy craft for toddlers and preschoolers to create.
- Paper Plate cut in half
- Small circle for the ladybug face
- Red and black paint
- Googly Eyes
- Black yarn
- Black pony beads ~ Craft Project Ideas makes beads in so many different colors!
- Glue and tape
- Regular paint brush and a circle sponge brush
The kids painted the body of the lady bug red and the circle face black.
Once the paint dried, the kids stamped black circle polka dots.
The kids helped cut black yarn for legs. No measuring needed. Our legs are extra long and vary in size, but that what makes these little guys so adorable. The kids taped the yarn legs to the back side of their paper plate ladybug.
With a little help they strung and tied the pony bead feet.
As we eagerly await the arrival of spring, these little ladybugs brighten our walls.
This super simple ladybug craft is one of my favorites. I love their extra long legs. The kids loved “flying” their ladybugs around the house, giggling as the legs float through the air.
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Inside: Make this easy bee craft for kids with just a few supplies! It’s an easy kids craft for the classroom or at home.
Even though we’re still in the middle of winter, it won’t be long before spring is upon us.
Flowers will bloom, the sun will shine and of course, bees will buzz around pollinating everything.
It’s one of my favorite times of year for all those reasons and more.
Today we’re sharing how to make this simple beehive craft that’s a great art project for spring.
Read on below to see how fun it is to make with your kids or students.
Bee Craft For Kids
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock (in yellow, brown, green and blue)
- Scissors
- Paper trimmer (optional)
- Glue stick
- Milk jug
- Black marker
Directions
Download the beehive template and print onto yellow card stock. Print out the leaves on the green card stock. Cut the pieces out.
Using scissors or a paper cutter, cut a long rectangle to make a tree branch. Cut a second, shorter rectangle for a descending branch.
Glue the tree branches and the leaves onto the top of the blue card stock.
Glue the beehive onto the tip of the descending tree branch.
Using the yellow paint and the sponge brush, make a few bees by dabbing the brush onto a piece of white cardstock. Let dry completely.
Make stripes on the bees by using the black marker to draw lines over the yellow paint circles. Add a smile on one side of the bee.
Cut out each circle to make the bee’s body.
Cut out small wings for the bees with the scissors and the milk jug.
Glue the milk jug wings and the googly eyes onto each of the bees.
Sponge Brush For Painting
Position the bees in the area you want them on the paper and use the marker to draw a stinger on the back end. Glue the bee in place so the body lines up with the stinger.
With the marker, draw little legs beneath each bee.
Black Sponge Paint Brush
Now you have yourself a cute bee craft your kids will love!
This craft is great for spring, bug study units or anytime your kids are learning about bees and the importance they play in our environment.
It’s easy enough to use in the classroom or at home and can even teach the kids about recycling waste.
Circle Sponge Brush
Don’t forget to download your free beehive template by entering your email in the form at the bottom of this post.
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