Using these simple step-by-step directions, creating a bee drawing is easy! Draw and paint a cute little bumblebee for spring and add it to science lessons or bulletin boards for decor.
Let’s Learn How to Draw a Bee the Easy Way!
Looking for a fun way to showcase student creativity? This buzz-worthy bee drawing activity is perfect for kids of all ages. Introduce them to pollinators as they draw their intricate details of bees on paper.
Their pencil strokes will bring these buzzing beauties to life in the classroom. This fun and educational project sparks imagination and fosters an appreciation for bees’ vital role in our ecosystem.
Learn how to complete a drawing of a bee below!
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Materials Needed to Draw a Bee
Not many supplies are needed for this simple bee drawing! You most likely already have the art supplies needed to complete this directed drawing. If you have done any of my other directed drawings, they require the same easy-to-use materials.
Each child will need the following:
- white art paper
- a pencil
- an eraser
- a fine-black marker or Sharpie pen
- watercolor paints and a larger paintbrush (or your coloring materials of choice)
I suggest using thicker paper for painting because it can handle the water and shouldn’t tear if appropriately used.
How to Draw a Bee
To complete your bee drawing, follow these simple steps! I have provided pictures to help.
Step 1
First, draw a circle on the upper left-hand side of your paper.
Step 2
Next, draw two curved lines that connect at a point on the opposite end of your paper.
Step 3
Add a large oval to the bee’s back (at the upper right-hand side). Draw a curve above it to make it look like a second wing at the back.
Step 4
Then, draw two curly antennae on the bee’s head. Let the kids get creative with swirls, curls, straight lines, and zigzags.
Step 5
Give the bee some stripes across its body by adding curved lines.
Step 6
Finish the bee drawing by adding a smile with rosy cheeks and two large eyes! The eyes are two ovals with a small dot of white left in the center.
Tips and Tricks for Directed Drawings
When helping students with directed drawings, consider these tips:
- Stand in a place for all to see clearly.
- Use a large easel, chart paper, or overhead projector to draw on if available.
- Have kids sit at tables with their supplies.
- Take things slow and draw each step as you give verbal instructions. Alternatively, children can follow a set of visual step-by-step directions.
- Give kids plenty of time to follow along and ask questions.
You will have the most success if you model the lesson this way and take your time.
Once students draw their bee, let them color it with markers, colored pencils, or watercolor paints. Using watercolor paints creates an excellent background for the bumblebees, and kids don’t use them often, so it’s a nice treat.
Display their hard work on the classroom walls or create a cute bulletin board display in the hallway for everyone in the school to enjoy! Use a fun spring header like “Kind Words are Like Honey: Sweet For the Soul” or “Bee Happy!”
More Spring Teaching Ideas
If you want more fun spring drawing ideas, check these out!
Spring Garden Drawing
This step-by-step tutorial invites students to draw a full garden of plants and insects!
Butterfly and Frog Directed Drawings
I have an assortment of directed drawings that are great for any time of year! Let your kids try a Butterfly Directed Drawing or a Frog Directed Drawing!
Learn About Bees and Science
Add a Spring Science Unit to your lesson plans to teach kids about the life cycle of insects and plants! The unit includes fun drawing and writing activities and other materials.
Resources to Help Teach About Bees & Spring
FREE Bee Directed Drawing Mat
Try Bee Directed Drawing Mat in your classroom! Add the sheet to writing centers and fine motor centers, or use it during small groups to work on following directions.
Click the image below to grab a copy.
Directed Drawing Mats for Every Season
Try the Seasons Directed Drawing Mats by Proud to be Primary. It includes drawings for every season of the year, including the holidays! Draw a turkey for Thanksgiving, a sandcastle in the summer, and a penguin in the winter! They’re great to have on hand for rainy days or to kick off a new season.
More Spring Activities for the Classroom
how to draw a frog & spring science lessons
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