Bee gross motor activities

What would a bug-themed week be without our favorite buzzing friends- the bumble bees?! I started our week with some hands-on bumble bee activities I knew the kids would go crazy over. Sure enough, I was right and these two buzz-worthy sensory activities had my little learners so engaged.

The Nectar Race fitness activity is the perfect way to teach your child about bees.

Bees Activities that Get Preschoolers "Buzzing" with Excitement | Turner Tots. #kids #science #preschool #teaching

We used our honey bees in a fine motor game where we matched the number of bees to the number on a honey pot. The pinching motion to open the clothes pin is great for strengthening the muscles in little hands. It really develops the arches of the hands and allows the child to improve ... Read more

Spring Preschool Activities : FREE Flowers and Bees Shape Sorting. Perfect for toddlers and preschools learning about sorting, shapes and great for fine motor skills! #springpreschool

Pollen Pick Up Game. A fun and engaging gross motor activity for your Bee and Flower Theme.

Inside: Learning about bees can be filled with exploration. During our bug unit, our preschoolers had an opportunity to create honeycomb, taste honey, and play fun bee games! Preschoolers tend to think of bees as bugs that sting, something to fear when we are playing outdoors. During our bug theme, I decided to put together...Read More

Spring Gross Motor Game - The Bumble Bee Relay. Great for adding movement with a Spring Theme! Gross motor for preschool, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical education, speech and beyond!

Quiet activities to learn about honey bees while listening to "The Complete Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" being read aloud. Pretend play and games to enjoy as part of a beekeeping theme unit. Preschool, elementary students, homeschool, daycare, and more.

Buzz through spring with the Bee Pollination STEAM Activity! Now that more and more bees are coming out after the cold winter, it's the perfect time to teach children about how bees and flowers help each other out to accomplish each other's goals: Flowers getting pollinated and bees gathering nectar for honey. Children will enjoy flying their little bee buddies around and helping them gather pollen to deliver from flower to flower.