Kids
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Do Bees Need Water?
Everyone knows that bees gather pollen, nectar, and propolis, but people often forget about another very important resource bees must collect – water. As a beekeeper, you must provide an adequate water source for your bees. Even if you are not a beekeeper, it’s nice to leave a watering station out for the bees as well. Do Bees Need Water? Yes, just as bees need food, bees need water as well. Bees need water to survive, and if there isn’t a reliable water source near their hive, they will go out in search of water. Bees use water for drinking and for multiple uses within the hive. How Bees Collect…
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Honey Bee Games and Activities
Kids are often curious about honey bees, and a great way to teach them about the importance of bees is by planning some honey bee games and activities. From crafts, printables, and games, these activities would be great for home, the classroom, and even parties. Why We Should Teach Kids About Honey Bees Because we rely on bees to pollinate our crops, they are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. That means that the bee is a very important insect to all of us. Teaching kids about the importance of bees is the first step in building a better future for them. If they…
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Learning About Bees for Preschoolers
It’s best to teach kids about the ecosystem, and therefore bees at a young age. Not only is it good information for everyone to know, kids will have fun while learning. This article discusses the importance of learning about bees for preschoolers and also includes 20 interesting bee facts for preschoolers. Benefits of Learning About Bees for Preschoolers It’s Fun Learning about bees is fun! There are so many interesting things about bees. Children love learning about the different jobs in a bee colony and how honey is made. See below for some great bee facts for preschoolers. Learn About Our Ecosystem There are a lot of things that preschoolers…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Involve Your Kids in Beekeeping
Beekeeping has many benefits. It’s good for your garden and environment, you get fresh, sweet, honey, and you can even profit from it. But one of my favorite things about beekeeping is that it’s a family hobby. Beekeeping is something that the whole family can enjoy – including kids! Here are 5 reasons why you should involve your kids in beekeeping. Benefits of Beekeeping With Kids Get Kids Out in Nature Nowadays with kids being in front of screens more often than not, beekeeping offers a good excuse to get kids out in nature. As a parent, there’s nothing quite like being out in the natural world, sharing precious time…
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Best Bee Suit For a Child
One of the things I really like about beekeeping is that it’s a hobby that the whole family can enjoy together. Children are so interested in insects and nature that it’s no wonder that they would also love beekeeping. If you have or know a child that you would like to introduce to beekeeping the first thing you need is a bee suit for a child. Of course safety when working with bees is always most important, so it’s necessary to have a good protective bee suit for a child. This will protect them from any stings that may occur and make them feel comfortable in the bee yard. There…
