Just One Bee by Margrete Lamond and Anthony Bertini, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen, is a stunning picture book from 2022 CBCA Shortlist. It’s an inspiring story about hope, determination, and teamwork — showing children how small actions can lead to big change. These Just One Bee activities will help your students connect deeply with the text while exploring real-world topics like sustainability, the environment, and resilience.
🌻 Why Teach Just One Bee?
This beautifully illustrated story encourages readers to reflect on their role in caring for the planet. Just One Bee reminds us that even one small act — just one bee — can make a huge difference. These Just One Bee teaching ideas are perfect for Book Week, Earth Day, or any environmental unit.
“JUST ONE BEE is a story of hope, determination, and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to revert desolate wastes back to fields of flowers.”
🌼 Teaching Ideas for Just One Bee
- Explore the importance of bees. Discuss the impact bees have on the environment and what could happen if they disappeared.
- Plant a bee-friendly garden. Create a flower garden at school or encourage families to plant pollinator-friendly flowers at home.
- Study the bee lifecycle. Look at the anatomy and lifecycle of bees using diagrams or models.
- Compare characters. Discuss how each bee in the story contributes to change and what lessons we can learn from them.
- Go on a Bee Walk. Wander around your school grounds and tally how many bees and flowers students can spot.
- Senses writing. Have students imagine themselves in the desolate landscape from the story, then contrast it with the colourful, blooming world that follows.
🐝 Ready-to-Use Just One Bee Worksheets
Bring this beautiful story to life in your classroom with ready-to-go resources:
👉 Just One Bee Activities & Worksheets
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