Andrew & Rachel Ashmore

The children use papier mâché to create giant bugs. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 5 to 6 sessions. KEY IDEAS Working with papier mâché Building three-dimensional forms Painting on a three-dimensional surface LANGUAGE papier mâché, three-dimensional, overlapping, free-standing YOU WILL NEED Newspapers Non-toxic wheat paste (I use PlayBox Wheat Paste.) Masking tape Liquid tempera paints Paint brushes Water containers for rinsing brushes Sponges for drying brushes 20-gauge steel wire Thin coated wire…

Free printable instructions including step by step photographs for making a paper mache bumblebee craft.

The children use papier mâché to create giant bugs. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 5 to 6 sessions.

3 little felt bumble bees By Phillipa England

A papier mâché beehive can be used for a craft project or a decorative object that holds a jar or container of honey. Since the balloon shape lends itself well to the traditional beehive style, it's not too hard to recreate. Find a...

Hello Friends, We just finished our apple/bee unit. We made a fun field trip to the apple orchard and were given the opportunity to see real bee hives, taste apple cider, and learn how bees help apples grow. We piggyback our insect standard onto this unit. We use the bee to learn that insects have 3 body parts, have 2 antennae, and have six legs. We love doing this unit in the fall because the insects are alive in our part of the country. Even though bees pollinate apples in the spring…

Make sure your home looks as sweet as honey by displaying this Bee Hive Birdhouse. This birdhouse is shaped like a beehive carved out of wood for a charming country finish. Hardworking bumblebees flutter around the front to complete the look. Put it in your living room or sitting area for a cute way to liven up your space!

I have to admit, i coppied this idea from my sons daycare. they had something like this hanging in the entry way and i loved it. So...i had to make one of my own. these bee's are made from paper mache and water balloons. once the paper mache dried, i painted them and used pipe cleaners for litle bee legs. the wings are just cut out computer paper. the hive is twisted up grocery bags. i used hot glue to hold the layers together. fun easy project, hardest part was painting the stripes, and…