Native bees for Early Learning Centres and Schools

Bring Learning to Life with Native Bees

Interactive, curriculum-aligned incursions for kindergartens and primary schools.

Discover Australia’s native bees:
Understand pollination & ecosystems
Build inquiry and thinking skills
Discover ways to help native bees thrive in their environment.

Children aged 4-5

Kindergarten Incursions

Children learn best when they can see, touch, and explore—which is why this incursion is interactive and sensory based. Designed especially for kindergarten children aged four and five, these sessions bring the world of Australia’s stingless native bees to life in a fun, hands-on way.

Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (Bee-longing, Bee-ing & Bee-coming), each session supports meaningful learning outcomes while sparking curiosity and a love of the natural world.

Through engaging, sensory-based activities, children will:

Learn about Australia’s amazing stingless native bees
Start to recognise different bees through colour and features
Begin to understand how bees help pollinate plants and provide some of their favourite foods!

These incursions are designed to be simple to implement, engaging for young learners, and valuable for educators looking to enrich their sustainability and science programs.


Time Required
3 Hours (including setup)

Price
$250+GST (+ travel time)

Add a Hive
$550+GST

Add a Hive Roof
$50+GST

Add a Stand
80+GST

Class Sizes
Up to 30 children

Enquire About Bees For Education

Children aged 5-12

Primary School Incursions

Bring learning to life with a hands-on exploration of Australia’s fascinating stingless native bees. These engaging incursions are designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and connect students with the natural world in a meaningful way.

Through interactive experiences, students discover how bees support ecosystems, biodiversity, and our food systems—while exploring how they can play a role in protecting them.

Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, this incursion supports:

Science (Biological Sciences, Inquiry Skills, Science as a Human Endeavour)
Sustainability (Cross-Curriculum Priority)
HASS (Geography)

Students build observation, questioning, and communication skills through real-world, hands-on learning experiences.


Time Required
3 Hours (including setup)

Price
$250+GST (plus travel time)

Add a Hive
$550+GST

Add a Hive Roof
$50+GST

Add a Stand
80+GST

Class Sizes
Up to 30 children

  • “Engaging with Native Bee’s in a Box has been the most amazing journey for our Kindy! Janie delivers a beautifully thought out and well-planned incursion that the children and educators loved! Our knowledge and understanding of native bee’s has grown immensely! Pairing this incursion with having our very own hive installed has provided hands on learning for the children, giving them a real connection to their natural environment and the important role bee’s play. Janie has delivered clear guidance in keeping our bee’s happy and healthy and offers ongoing support and advice. We would highly recommend engaging with Native Bee’s in a Box!"

    Jo, Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge

  • “Having Janie from Native Bees in a Box visit our kindergarten was a truly wonderful experience! She delivered an engaging and informative lesson about bees that captivated the children, and her hands-on approach in helping to set up their very own bee hive sparked genuine interest in nature and the importance of these incredible pollinators. We can’t wait to have her back to check up on the hive.”

    Katie, Goodstart Early Learning Little Mountain

How it Works.


Book your session
Step 1

We come to your school with the bees
Step 2

Students engage in hands-on learning
Step 3

Optional extras – extend with resources and/or a hive
Step 4

Find Out More

  • Explore the resources available to support your incursion

  • Find out about purchasing a hive for your centre or school

Ready to get your students buzzing about bees?

Enquire today to secure your preferred date.

Learn more about our Hives and the Resources available for your incursion.

Let’s get started.