School Bus Craft – Free Printable
As the school season draws near, it’s the perfect time for a fun and educational activity with your little ones. Introducing the school bus craft, a delightful and simple DIY project that’s both an easy craft and a great way to usher in the school time. With just a printable template and a few basic craft supplies, your child can create their own school bus, perfect for classroom decoration, bulletin boards, or just for fun!
Color, Cut, and Glue Complete Packet – Fine Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills
Why is this craft perfect for young children?
School crafts, especially those involving paper, scissors, and glue, are more than just an activity to keep kids occupied. They offer a myriad of benefits. The school bus craft, for instance, encourages:
- Fine motor skills: Handling scissors, coloring within lines, and gluing tiny pieces in place helps children develop their fine motor skills.
- Visual spatial skills: Arranging the school bus shapes correctly allows children to understand space and object placements better.
- Following directions: From coloring to the final step of pasting, kids learn the importance of following sequential instructions.
- Creativity and self-expression: Whether it’s choosing to color the bus a bright yellow paint or adding unique touches, kids get to express themselves freely.
How to Make Your Own School Bus Craft:
- Color the Pieces: Start by downloading our free printable of the one-page school bus craft at the bottom of this post. Using crayons or acrylic paint, color the parts of the bus – the rectangles, circles (like the bus wheels), and other shapes. Little kids especially enjoy this part, and even older kids find it therapeutic to fill in the shapes with vibrant colors.
- Cut Out the Bus Shapes: This is a perfect way to practice scissor skills! Under supervision, let your child carefully cut out the colored pieces. Those black circles will soon become the bus wheels!
- Paste the Shapes: Using glue (hot glue for older kids), assemble the school bus on another sheet of paper. Remember the black construction paper for the roads and maybe even add a stop sign for an authentic touch.
This easy school bus craft is an ideal activity leading up to the first day of school or during the first time your child rides a real bus. Additionally, the editable school bus name craft is a fun idea to help little ones practice writing their names. Incorporate school pictures for a personalized touch or even a little “apple craft” on the side, which you can explore here.
Back to School Variety Packet
Taking it a Step Further:
If you loved this craft, we have 55 more worksheets like this one in our packet, which you can find here.
As we gear up for bus stops, field trips, and the buzz of the school season, crafts like the school bus craft can be a creative way to teach kids about bus safety or even celebrate the school bus driver who ensures our little guy reaches school safely.
In conclusion, whether it’s for the start of a new school year, open house, or just a fun weekend activity, this school bus craft is a perfect craft for kids of all ages. So, grab that printable craft, gather your supplies, and have a memorable educational experience with your child.
Download the School Bus Craft Template Here!
For more crafts, worksheets, and pre-made digital activities, do check out our other relevant pages. Your child’s real-time student data combined with these creative writing and craft options will provide an enriching learning experience. Enjoy crafting!