Busy as a Bee
Watch this video to learn more about bees and what they do for the environment!
Bees are often thought of as scary and pesky insects, but they really do wonderful things for us and our environment!
You probably already know they make honey for us to eat, but they also create beeswax that we use to make things like candles, make-up, furniture polish, and crayons! In addition, when bees fly from flower to flower, they help to fertilize plants through pollination. We can thank the bees for our beautiful flowers and healthy fruit, vegetables, and nuts!
Before watching:
- Ask your child(ren) if they have seen a bee and, if so, where and what season it was.
- Have your child(ren) share their own feelings or fears of bees. Then say you are going to watch a Mecha Builders episode to learn about some of the good things bees do.
After watching, ask these questions to start a conversation with your child:
- What did you notice the bee did in the episode?
- Why do you think the Mecha Builders were concerned about the bees?
- What did they do to help them?
- Why do you think that’s important?
Keep the learning going with this activity:
Elmo’s Wonderful World: Sun
Learn about our sun—a star that provides warmth, light, and energy for plants, insects, animals, and people to live and grow.
Sunny Days Song
Join Elmo, Big Bird, and friends to sing “Sunny Day” and see the beauty of Hawaii, from its beaches to volcanic mountains.
I Love the Rain
Watch Elmo and Grover sing about how rain helps Earth’s people, animals, and plants live and grow.
Be a Hydrologic Engineer
Be a hydrologic engineer, so you can water your family plants while you are away!
Exploring Sunshine & Shadows
A fun science experiment for kids to learn about the sun.
Habitats in Your Own Environment
Explore the habitats in your neighborhood with little ones.
Sit Spot
Use this activity to help create a place for children to journal, draw, and practice mindfulness.
