I Spy and Maze: bees
Recommended Grade Level:
Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 5
Coordinating Activities
I Spy and Maze: Bees
- Buzzing Bees hive maze
- Buzzing Bees I Spy picture with a recording strip
Kids help the bee find the hive, then count the bees and flowers on the I Spy page.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Pencil
- Crayons
Standards for Counting and Fine Motor
These pages support early learning standards connected to counting and pencil control.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects. Kids count the bees and flowers.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS
- PK4.V.A.2: Child counts up to 10 objects with one-to-one correspondence. Kids count the bees and flowers.
- PK4.IX.B.1: Child shows control of tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Kids trace a path through the maze.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- Math K.NS.1.a: Use one-to-one correspondence to determine how many are in a given set. Kids count the bees and flowers.
I Spy and Maze: Bees gives preschool and kindergarten kids two quick spring activities: a hive maze and a counting page.
Kids trace a path through the honeycomb maze to get the bee to the hive, then count the bees, hives and flowers on the I Spy page.
Use the pages for morning work or a quiet table activity during a spring or insect unit.
How to Use I Spy and Maze: Bees
- Print the maze and I Spy page.
- Kids trace a path through the maze.
- Kids find and count each picture on the I Spy page.
- Kids write the numbers.
Morning Work: Set out the pages for a quiet start.
Science Tie-In: Talk about how bees help flowers.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Bee Pages
Every group has a mix of skills and needs. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Trace the maze with a finger first.
- Color as you count.
- Count together.
- Use a highlighter.
For On-Level Practice:
- Finish the maze.
- Count every picture.
- Write each number.
- Check with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Time yourself on the maze.
- Tell how many more.
- Draw your own maze.
- Write a sentence about bees.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Show each step and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real objects and photos to build vocabulary.
- Repeat the same activity across several days.
I Spy and Maze: Bees Is Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Spring and insect themes
- Morning work
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
