Bee Life Cycle

Show your child how bees transform from tiny eggs to buzzing adults with these 4-stage life cycle cards, a printable PDF featuring clear illustrations and sequencing practice for ages 5–9.

📦 What's Included

• 4 life cycle stages: Egg, larva, pupa, adult bee
• Visual illustrations: Clear images showing each developmental stage
• Sequencing activity: Cards for arranging in correct order
• 5 pages: Complete activity with matching worksheet

💡 Learning Benefits

• Understanding complete metamorphosis in insects
• Sequencing practice arranging stages chronologically
• Vocabulary development with scientific terminology
• Foundation for entomology and life science studies
• Appreciation for pollinator ecology and importance

🎯 How to Use

• Print cards and laminate for durability
• Introduce the four stages in order: egg, larva, pupa, adult
• Practice sequencing by mixing cards and arranging correctly
• Discuss how long each stage takes (days for egg/larva, weeks for pupa)
• Use matching worksheet to reinforce learning
• Compare to other insect life cycles like butterflies or beetles

🐝 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Bee metamorphosis is complete—meaning the larva looks nothing like the adult. This is different from incomplete metamorphosis (like grasshoppers) where babies look like tiny adults. Teaching both types helps children understand that nature has multiple strategies for growing up.

🔗 Pair This With

• Bee & Honey Magni-Match – Observe bee anatomy details
• Bees Flash Cards – Learn different bee species

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• Bees Collection
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• Insects Collection