Make your own adorable double decker bus with this easy 3D craft for kids!
Kids will love how fun and easy this craft is to make and will be so proud of the finished product of their work.
This craft is perfect as part of an England unit of study, in preparation for a trip to London, or just as a fun anytime craft!
At the bottom of this page, you’ll find some fun facts about double decker buses in London to discuss while you make the craft.
Double Decker Bus 3D Craft
Materials
- Double decker bus printable (Etsy link)
- Markers, colored pencils, or paint
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
First, download and print out the double decker bus 3D printable template.
Next, color the double decker bus using markers, colored pencils, or paint. Don’t forget to color the blank space between the two buses which will be the roof of the bus when you fold it (unlike I did in the picture below, whoops!).
Cut out around the outside of the bus and the tabs. Also cut along the dotted lines to separate the three sections at the front of the bus and to create the tabs at the top and bottom of the bus.
Fold along the lines to create the tabs. Also fold the bus at the top on both sides to form the roof of the bus.
Assemble the bus by gluing all the tabs into place. Glue the bottom tabs last and place the approximate same distance apart as the roof.
Now your double decker bus 3D craft is complete!
This little bus is such an adorable craft that kids will have so much fun making, especially if they are learning about England or London.
Facts about double decker buses
Here are some fun facts about double decker buses in England to talk about while you make your craft.
- Double-decker buses in London are famous for their bright red color, making them easy to spot.
- These buses have two levels, or decks, allowing them to carry more passengers than single-decker buses.
- Riding on the top deck gives you a fantastic view of the city, perfect for sightseeing.
- Double-decker buses have been used in London since the early 1900s, evolving from horse-drawn carriages to the modern buses we see today.
- Many tourists love riding double-decker buses to see famous landmarks like Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace.
- The red double-decker bus is a global symbol of London, often featured in movies, postcards, and souvenirs.
- Each double-decker bus has a number and a route, helping passengers know where the bus is going.
Double Decker Bus 3D Craft
Make your own double decker bus with this easy 3D craft!
Materials
- Double decker bus printable
- Markers, colored pencils, or paint
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download and print out the double decker bus 3D printable template.
- Color the double decker bus using markers, colored pencils, or paint. Don't forget to color the blank space between the two buses (this will be the roof of the bus).
- Cut out around the outside of the bus and the tabs. Cut along the dotted lines to separate the three sections at the front of the bus and to create the tabs at the top and bottom of the bus.
- Fold along the lines to create the tabs. Also fold the bus at the top on both sides to form the roof of the bus.
- Assemble the bus by gluing all the tabs into place. Glue the bottom tabs last and place the approximate same distance apart as the roof.
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