Baby Bumble Bee Movement Activity for Kids

This movement activity for kids quickly became one of our most popular posts because kids are fascinated by the squishable little bumble bees!

They’re easy to make and can be kept on hand after the activity to use as fidget toys.  This would be a perfect “make it and take it” craft for a party or playdate!

In this fun movement activity, little ones will get all kinds of great tactile and proprioceptive sensory input while also working on coordination, balance, and more!

There’s even a healthy dose of hand strengthening going on here too!  So what are you waiting for?  Get started now!

What You’ll Need:

Yellow balloons
-funnel
-flour
-Sharpie marker
–song printable

What to Do:

Using a funnel, fill your balloon with enough flour to make it squishable!  Tie it shut and draw details on the outside to make it look like a bumblebee.  Let the Sharpie dry a bit so it doesn’t smear.  When you’re ready, sing the lyrics of the song in the attached PDF and have your child follow the movements.

Click here to hear the melody of the Baby Bumble Bee Song.

Verse 1:  Have kids walk or run around carrying their bumblebee balloons (they could also walk on a balance beam or a line)
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Ouch! It stung me!

Verse 2:  Show kids how to SQUEEZE that bumblebee!!  Careful not to use nails or it will rip!!  Have them use both hands together and then alternate between hands, one at a time.
I’m squishing up the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m squishing up a baby bumblebee,
Ooh! It’s yucky!

THE REST OF THE LYRICS AND MOVEMENT SUGGESTIONS ARE ON THE PRINTABLE!

How to Change it Up:

-Add in any other movements you can think of!  This song has endless possibilities!
-Try this with partners and incorporate movements to encourage reciprocal play (toss to each other, pass to a friend under your legs, etc).

Skills Addressed:

Fine motor skills, strength, gross motor skills, coordination, cognitive skills, speech and language

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