Bee inquiry kindergarten

Hi guys! I'm here to share all about our bee inquiry that we just wrapped up in our classroom. It all started when we were learning about where bees go in the winter during our animals in winter inquiry. You can read the blog posts for that inquiry here (part 1) and here (part 2). When we were learning about what animals do in the winter, the question I had was "where do bees go in the winter?" We read a website and found out that the bees stay in their hives and they huddle around the queen…

Hi guys! I'm here to share all about our bee inquiry that we just wrapped up in our classroom. It all started when we were learning about where bees go in the winter during our animals in winter inquiry. You can read the blog posts for that inquiry here (part 1) and here (part 2). When we were learning about what animals do in the winter, the question I had was "where do bees go in the winter?" We read a website and found out that the bees stay in their hives and they huddle around the queen…

These bee science activities help kids learn about the life cycle of a bee. They're a fun addition to science centers in Pre-K up to First Grade. Bees are

Buzz through spring with the Bee Pollination STEAM Activity!

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.

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Honey bees are our friends. It's said that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on the honey bee! Fostering an appreciation and love in our children for the honey bee will make learning about and protecting the bee easy. You can do it with this Honey Bee Unit. It will guide you with resources and topics to explore as well as give you printables such as the FREE Honeybee Anatomy Template.

Hands on activities for learning about bees in the preschool and Montessori classroom. When you’re working with preschoolers and young children, keep in mind that they need to have exposure to the real thing before working with abstract representations of it. This is particularly true for nature. Spend lots of time in nature. Get dirty, see […]

Buzz into a world of discovery! Learn amazing bee facts, try bee-themed crafts and games, and understand why bees are important to our planet. Help your preschooler learn about pollination, honey-making, and the fascinating world of these bees.