Parts of a Bee Preschool Worksheet (Free Printable)

This parts of a bee preschool worksheet is a free, print-and-go activity for 3–5-year-olds. Kids cut, paste, and label the head, thorax, and abdomen. No prep, no planning, just learning.

Bees are so much fun to teach. Even though kids may be a little fearful around bees, maybe they will learn to appreciate them when they learn how bees pollinate flowers, how they grow from egg to adult, and how to name the parts of the bee.

Be sure to leave some space in your lesson plans to add this free bee printable and teach your little ones about the anatomy of a bee.

Use these free preschool printables as a fun way to teach kids about the anatomy of a bee within your life cycle of bug unit. 

Interesting Facts About Bee Parts

Bees have specialized body parts that enable them to perform their jobs effectively.

• Their antennae help them smell and feel things around them.
• Bees use big eyes, called compound eyes, to see light and movement.
• A bee’s tongue, or proboscis, helps it drink nectar from flowers.
• Their back legs have tiny baskets to carry pollen to the hive.
• Only girl bees have stingers, and honeybees can only use them once.

Key Bee Anatomy

Bees may be tiny, but they are amazing creatures with bodies specially designed for their important jobs! Let’s take a closer look at the main parts of a bee and what they do:

• Head: The bee’s control center that holds the eyes, antennae, and mouth.
• Eye: Bees have big compound eyes that help them spot flowers and movement.
• Antenna: Feelers on top of the head that help bees smell and sense the world around them.
• Wings: Two pairs of wings that beat fast to fly from flower to flower.
• Legs: Six legs that help bees walk, grip, and carry pollen back to the hive.
• Body: Also called the abdomen, the largest part where bees store nectar.

 

Parts of a Bee Worksheet

You can add this bee science printable to your seasonal lesson plans. Because it’s print-and-go, it’s perfect for busy homeschool moms and teachers like you!

All you have to do is print it out, provide your preschooler with a pair of scissors and a glue stick, and you’re ready to go!

Bee Vocabulary for Preschool

Activities that instruct children to label different objects are great for building vocabulary. You can use labeling worksheets to introduce or reinforce vocabulary words relevant to the theme you’re teaching.

You can also use these types of activities to help little ones become familiar with the written words.

Bee Cut and Paste Activity

When you give kids cut-and-paste worksheets, you allow them to practice their scissors skills. Placing labels in the correct boxes is an effective way to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Who knew one little worksheet could provide so many benefits?!?

Bee Body Parts

It’s really easy to make this a reusable activity. First, have your child color the bee on the worksheet. Then, laminate the page. Cut the bottom strip off (the part with the label boxes).

Put a velcro dot on each blank box as well as on the back of each label. Preschoolers can stick the labels on the diagram, and take them off again.

Fun Ways to Use This Printable

Now that you know the benefits of adding this worksheet to your preschool lesson, let’s talk about some other ways you can use it with your little ones.

DIY Beehive Craft

This beehive craft for preschoolers is simply adorable! Fingerprint bees add to the playfulness of this paper craft that’s perfect for spring and summer.

Write a Story About Bees

On the back of the page, let your child write or dictate a story to you about bees. Or, after reading a nonfiction book about bees, they can share their favorite fun fact.

Draw a Bee

Turn the page over, and let your child try to draw a bee on their own. Or, show them how to trace the picture onto another sheet of paper.

Preschool Books About Bees

 

In this wordless picture book, a little girl initially fears a bee that enters her room, but a special friendship soon blossoms. The bee takes her on a magical journey, revealing the wonders of nature and the vital role bees play in our world. With beautiful illustrations and a conservation message, Bee & Me inspires children to appreciate and protect these important creatures.

In The Honeybee Man, Fred, a quirky and endearing beekeeper, lives in Brooklyn with his rooftop beehives. He lovingly cares for his “darlings,” the bees, and shares their sweet honey with his neighborhood. The book offers a charming glimpse into urban beekeeping and the fascinating honey production process.

The Life and Times of the Honeybee takes young readers on a captivating journey into the world of honeybees. It explores their fascinating life cycle, the intricate workings of their hive society, and the amazing process of how they make honey. This delightful book is filled with fun facts and colorful illustrations to spark a child’s curiosity about these remarkable creatures.

FAQs About Our Bee Parts Worksheet

Ready to print? Grab your free worksheet here.

This parts of a bee preschool worksheet is a simple, no-prep way to bring a little science into your day. Print it, hand your child a pair of scissors and a glue stick, and you’re done planning.

Kids learn the basic parts of a bee. They practice cutting and pasting. And you get a calm, focused activity that actually teaches something.

That’s enough.

If your little one enjoyed this, grab some of the bee books listed above or try the beehive craft next. One activity leads to the next, and before you know it, you’ve got a full bee unit without the overwhelm.