Free Kids’ and Classroom Resources
Our philosophy is simple: it’s fun to Always BEE Learning! Bees offer fascinating insights into the environment, biology, ecology, and nutrition. For educators or parents looking to create buzz about bees with children, we offer tools to inspire environmental stewardship, instill actionable knowledge about the world’s 20,000 bee species, factors that contribute to bee population decline, and kid-friendly ways to build habitat and food supplies that support bees.
The Bee Conservancy’s Kids and Classroom Resources have been developed by experts to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to pursue their passion for bees and the environment.
Bee a Buddy Comic Book
Have you met Bea?
She’s a Blue Orchard Mason Bee trying to make it in the world, and The Bee Conservancy wants to share her adventure with young readers with a passion for nature.
Bee a Buddy is an exciting free comic from The Bee Conservancy best suited for ages 7 through 12. Explore bee biodiversity through the eyes of Bea and join her on her journey overcoming unique challenges that lead her to find friendship and wisdom with unexpected pollinators!
A free digital version of is available for download below. If your organization has the resources, we encourage you to print color copies or do a read-along via an electronic device.
Hive Jobs Cut & Color Activity
Hive Jobs gives kids the chance to get creative while learning about some of the many jobs honey bees perform in their hive — from nurse bees, to guard bees, to the oh-so-royal Queen. Children everywhere will soon be abuzz with excitement! This activity requires access to a printer, scissors, and your coloring tools of choice. Special thanks to Texas Roadhouse for sponsoring this activity.
Surprises in Sizes Coloring Sheet
Did you know that the world’s 20,000+ bee species come in countless colors, shapes, and sizes. The beloved gang from our Bee a Buddy comic book gets together in size-order to show kids just how different bees can be! Grab your favorite coloring tools and get creative while sizing up a group of adorable bumble, honey, blue mason, and fairy bees — who range in stature from 2 to 17 millimeters!
Tips for Kids to Save the Bees!
Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or buzzing around the neighborhood, kids can play a great part in protecting bees and their habitat. Our informative coloring sheet pairs the characters of our Bee a Buddy comic with easy ways kids can get involved – inspiring adults and each other to bee the change they want to see! Find inspiration and creativity in our precious pollinators, and take action today!
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