🐝 National Bee Day Activity: How to Make a Simple Bee Bath with Your Kids

Celebrate National Bee Day with this simple, hands-on project that I did with my kiddos: a DIY bee bath that doubles as a way to keep those bees out of your summer splash tables and helps out the bees too! It's a win win! 

My kids were super excited to celebrate Bee Day this year because we had our Silly Spring Stickies on our calendar and they had been wondering what we were going to do.

I taught them about how bees play a vital role in pollinating our plants, and one way we can help them—especially in the warmer months—is by offering clean water in a safe, shallow space.

Creating a bee bath is a beautiful way to teach kids about caring for nature. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and your backyard pollinators will thank you!

✅ What You’ll Need:

• A shallow dish or saucer (ceramic or terra cotta works best)

• Small pebbles, stones, or glass beads

• Fresh water

• Optional: flower petals for decoration

🛠️ Step-by-Step Bee Bath Instructions:

Step 1: Choose your dish
Pick a shallow, wide dish that’s stable and won’t tip over easily. Terra cotta saucers, small pie plates, or even vintage plates work beautifully.

Step 2: Add pebbles or beads
Place a layer of small rocks, marbles, or decorative glass beads inside the dish. These act as little "landing pads" for bees to perch on while they drink.

Step 3: Pour in water
Slowly fill the dish with just enough water to reach partway up the pebbles—you want bees to be able to land safely without the risk of drowning.

Step 4: Choose a bee-friendly location
Place your bee bath in a sunny, sheltered spot—ideally near flowers, herbs, or your garden. Make sure it’s on level ground where kids and pets won’t accidentally knock it over.

Step 5: Refresh daily
To keep your bee visitors healthy, change the water every 1–2 days and rinse out any debris.

🌼 Tip: If you have herbs like lavender, mint, or thyme, place a few sprigs near the bath to naturally attract pollinators!

💛 Why We Love This Craft:

• Quick & easy – Takes less than 10 minutes

• Kid-approved – Engaging, hands-on, and educational

• Eco-friendly – Teaches respect for nature and sustainability

• Beautiful addition – Looks lovely in your garden or patio setup

🧡 Why These Activities Matter

At Circle & Square, we’re all about making time for meaningful moments—whether you’re building lifelong habits with a chore chart or creating seasonal memories with your kids. That's why we created our Random Holidays collection - it's a simple, easy way to create memories with your kids without having to sit and stew about what you're going to do. 

For instance, our bee activity that we did in May reminds us that connection happens in the simple things. When we slow down and create together, we’re also nurturing empathy, creativity, and a sense of joy in our kids.

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