Busy Bees Activities

05/18/2026

Where are my BUSY parents looking for SUMMER SURVIVAL?! ☀️🦕🏕️

Quarter 2 is packed with beach fun, dino adventures, camping activities, sensory play, crafts, hands-on learning, and activities designed to keep little hands busy all summer long.

Because if we're being real… every parent needs a few "what are we doing today?" lifesavers in their back pocket. 😅

Drop a ☀️ below if you're in summer survival mode or at least thinking about it!

☀️🐝 Hey Quarter 1 families!

I know many of you still have activities left from Quarter 1 (which honestly makes me happy because that means your little ones have had LOTS to explore 💛), and I totally get that some of you may be waiting until fall for your next kit.

SO… here’s the deal! 👇

🐝 Refer a friend and get $10 OFF your next quarterly kit! Tag them below!

If your friend signs up, you’ll get $10 off your next quarter as a thank you for helping our Busy Bees family grow!

05/17/2026

Storytime and fairy garden kits were a hit at Jim's Greenhouse this morning!

🌿✨ PLAYDOUGH FAIRY/GNOME GARDEN KITS ARE HERE! ✨🌿
Create your own magical little world right at home 🧚‍♀️
Each kit includes everything you need to build a fairy garden: 🌱 Soft playdough base
💎 Gems, stones & natural elements
🪵 Wooden accents
🌸 Flowers & greenery
🦩 Adorable mini figures & accessories
🧺 Bonus idea: I used a pie container from Dollar Tree for easy storage AND the perfect little garden building tray!
💚 These kits encourage:
✔️ Creativity
✔️ Imaginative play
✔️ Fine motor skills
✔️ Calm, focused play time
✨ ONLY 12 AVAILABLE ✨
💲 $20 each
📦 Available for pickup or drop-off this Tuesday
Comment “FAIRY” or message me to claim yours before they’re gone! 🧚‍♀️💫
**mini figures vary per kit**

05/15/2026

Friends, I need honest feedback! ❤️

We haven’t gotten much feedback on Quarter 1, and I’m wondering if families are just BUSY (because same 😅) or if the larger quarterly kits just aren’t fitting what families need right now with the cost of everything these days.

I only have one order for Quarter 2 so far, and unfortunately I can’t justify the time and money it takes to keep creating them if they aren’t working for families. We are still taking orders, if you are interested here is the link to order: https://forms.gle/Vyaz6otwKLgUnaC67

So tell me honestly… what WOULD you love to see?
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Would smaller, lower-cost mini kits be more realistic?

Things like:
🐝 sensory kits
🐝 themed mini activity packs
🐝 travel/busy bags
🐝 summer boredom busters
🐝 grab-and-go crafts
🐝 practical life/Montessori activities

I truly want to create things families will actually use and enjoy, so your feedback means a lot! ❤️

Comment with the number you’d most likely buy!

1️⃣ Quarterly kits
2️⃣ Mini kits
3️⃣ Sensory kits
4️⃣ Busy bags/travel kits
5️⃣ Seasonal kits only

05/09/2026

Hello friends! ☀️🐝

I've been looking through the AMAZING lesson plans for Quarter 2 and there are SO many fun activities planned to keep your little ones busy, learning, and creating all summer long! 🌊🦕🏕️

From beach fun and dinosaur adventures to camping activities and hands-on learning, this quarter is packed with exciting sensory play, crafts, fine motor activities, practical life skills, and more!

I’m getting ready to gather and order supplies, but in order to do that I need to know how many kits to prepare!

🛒 Here is the link to order Quarter 2:
https://forms.gle/k449BNvBCk74ge5Q9


Busy Bees Activities

05/07/2026

✨ A Little Life Update + What’s Next ✨
Hello all 💛
I want to start by apologizing for being a little quiet here lately. I’ve been closing a really big chapter in my life, earlier than I expected.
As many of you know, I’ve officially closed Bee Inspired Discovery Center in downtown Fort Madison. Letting go of something I poured my heart into has not been easy… especially as we’ve been sorting through 20 years worth of teaching supplies, toys, and memories.
But sometimes, even when it’s hard… it’s just time. 🐝
The silver lining in all of this?
My own kiddos have been begging to do their activities again—and that spark reminded me exactly why I started this journey in the first place.
✨ Quarter 2 is READY! ✨
Lessons are complete, and I couldn’t have done it without my partner-in-crime (and sister 💛), Ciera! Now it’s time to gather supplies and start assembling your kits!

🛠️ What’s NEW This Quarter:
✔️ Goodbye (most) paper clips 👋
✔️ Hello organized folders for each quarter 📂
✔️ Simplified + more user-friendly experience

💬 Those who purchased QRT 1, We NEED Your Feedback!
We truly want to make Quarter 3 even better and more streamlined for your families.
👉 I’ll be attaching a short survey
🎁 Anyone who completes it will be entered to win a FREE sensory kit with the purchase of Quarter 2!

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME (Let’s Make It Happen!)
We also still owe you a drawing for a FREE Quarter 2 Kit!
BUT… we have a goal:
🚨 500 page followers by the end of the month!
Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Invite your friends
✔️ Share this post
✔️ Tag someone who would LOVE these kits
Once we hit 500… we draw the winner! 🎉

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for sticking with me through the ups and downs. This next chapter feels different… but in the best way. 💛🐝



QRT 1 SURVEY
https://forms.gle/JchBN8D3bS4ppydX9

QRT 2 ORDER FORM
https://forms.gle/7hjzbdXjvyb8wbCM7

03/15/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14YGdEmY1DF/

03/15/2026

What a wonderful idea! Hope you can join us May 2nd🌸

03/12/2026

03/10/2026

Adapt the activity to fit the age of your child!

For older children - hand over the fine motor journal guide and have them create the page on their own!

For younger children - skip the dotted lines and just make a few lines for them to trace

03/09/2026

Good evening! Here are my Bee Inspired hours this week. If you still need to pick up or are interested in the activity kits and these hours don't work, please reach out! I am flexible, will even deliver if I can make it work!