Parts of a Bee Worksheet
When my kids and I started studying bees, I realized how fascinating these tiny pollinators are. So, I put together this Parts of a Bee Worksheet to help us slow down and take a closer look at bee anatomy—because we don’t usually get to explore it in detail.
If you’re working on a spring or insect unit, you’ll want to check out my bigger list of hands-on ideas on my Bee Activities for Kids page. You can use science projects, crafts, and even more printables alongside this worksheet.
See what’s included in this printable pack, why it’s worth doing, and how to make it fun and memorable at home. Whether you’re teaching one child or several, this activity fits nicely into any science or nature study.
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Fun and Unique Bee Facts
Bees are more than just cute insects that make honey. There’s so much going on in that tiny body—especially when it comes to how their parts work together to help them survive.
- Bees have five eyes. Yes, three small eyes on top of their head and two larger compound eyes.
- Their wings beat around 200 times per second. That’s how they create that familiar buzzing sound.
- Bees use their antennae to smell and feel. These aren’t just for looks—they’re powerful sensory tools.
Recommended Bee Books
If you want to add some extra depth to your bee lessons, I suggest reading a good book or two before starting the activities. Some excellent picture books and early readers explain bee anatomy in fun and engaging ways.
Give Bees a ChanceAll Things Bees For Kids: Filled With Plenty of Facts, Photos, and Fun to Learn all About BeesCurious George A Home for Honeybees (CGTV Early Reader)The Bee Book (Conservation for Kids)Bee Fearless: Dream Like a KidThe Bees of Notre-Dame
Why do we need to teach kids about bees?
Bees are essential to the environment, and when young learners discover how they work, it’s easier for them to understand the importance of pollination and plant growth. I’ve found that when we talk about the different body parts of a bee, like the pollen basket or the proboscis—my kids suddenly realize that bees aren’t just “bugs.” They’re hard workers with particular jobs.
We also use this as a jumping-off point to discuss environmental awareness. It’s an easy way to discuss how humans impact bee populations and what we can do to protect them. These discussions come naturally when kids see how complex a bee’s body is.
Fun Bee-themed Printable Packs
Looking for more bee-themed printables? If your children are ready to explore beyond the basics, I’ve created a few other resources that complement this worksheet. They focus on bee life cycles and 3D projects that build on the knowledge from this pack.
Skills Early Learners Build With This Label a Bee Printable
This printable is great for science learning and allows kids to practice useful academic skills.
- Labeling & Vocabulary
Children will learn and remember new terms like thorax, abdomen, and antennae while labeling diagrams. - Drawing & Observation
The guided drawing page encourages close observation and careful sketching, which helps with fine motor skills and attention to detail. - Reading & Writing Practice
With word banks and cut-and-paste options, kids reinforce reading comprehension and handwriting through science-focused content.
Recommended Bee-Themed Toys
I recommend a few fun bee-themed toys if you want to keep the bee interested after the lesson. These are a great way to add excitement and education to your child’s day and are designed to promote creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development in young children.
Gamie Save The Bee Game for Kids – Interactive Stacking and Tumbling GameCrazy Aaron’s Honey Hive® Thinking Putty®Pidoko Kids Garden Bug Memory GameGame Zone Honey Bee Tree Game – Award-Winning Fun and Exciting Tabletop Game for Kids and FamiliesPetit Collage Save The Bees Wooden GameSimplyFun Bee Alert – A Matching Game for Kids That Tests Your Memory and Patience While Learning How to Take Turns – Educational Learning Game – 2 to 5 Players – for Kids Ages 5 & Up
Bee Anatomy Worksheets for Kids Supplies
You don’t need much to get started, but here’s what I used when we worked on this:
- Printer (I have this one)
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
I have the HP printer 8710, but it’s not available anymore. It’s been running well for years now. Look for another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so that you can use their program to send you ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low on ink.
What’s Included in the Bee Activity Pages?
Parts of a Bee Diagram
This is the main reference page, with a labeled diagram of a bee showing all the major body parts. I printed this out for my kids to keep in their science folders.
Label the Parts – Write the Labels
A picture of a bee with arrows pointing to the body parts. My 2nd grader really liked figuring out which words went where using clues from the word bank.
Label the Parts – Cut and Paste
It’s the same diagram, but children cut the labels out this time and paste them into place. This version was perfect for my younger child, who’s not quite ready to write them all out.
Draw and Label the Bee
Kids draw a bee using a 9-tile guided space and then label its parts. This was my favorite page—we used our diagram page to help us sketch, and it turned into a mini art session and science lesson in one.
The diagram and labeling activities come in two versions—one in color and one in black and white. The black-and-white version is excellent if you’re trying to save ink or if your kids enjoy coloring the pages themselves.
Fun Bee Activities to Try
If your kids are ready to keep learning about bees, there are so many fun ways to build on this lesson. I love mixing printables with hands-on projects.
- Bee Life Cycle Craft
- Life Cycle of a Queen Bee Printable Book
- Bee Science Activities for Preschoolers
- Preschool Bumble Bee Craft by Homeschool Preschool
- Bee Activity Sheets by Simple Everyday Mom
Bee anatomy might not seem exciting initially, but once your child starts labeling wings and drawing antennae, it becomes a full-on science moment. The bee body parts worksheet is an easy way to teach basic entomology in a way that sticks—and it’s fun, too.
Please print it out, sit down with your kids, and watch a they look forward to learning about insects.