Get ready to hop on board for some fun with our latest project—a 3D school bus craft for kids!
Perfect for back-to-school season, this delightful craft is simple to create and sure to bring a smile to your little ones’ faces.
Using our free template, kids can color, cut, and assemble their very own standing school bus.
It’s a fantastic way to get excited about the new school year while enjoying a creative activity together.
So, gather your coloring tools and let’s get crafting!
School Bus 3D Craft
Materials
- School bus craft template (available for download below)
- Colored pencils, markers, or paint
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
First, download and print out the free school bus craft template, which you can find at the bottom of this page.
Once you have your template ready, it’s time to start decorating your school bus! To color your school bus you can use markers, colored pencils, or even paint (if you use paint, I’ve found it’s easier to do this after the bus is already assembled). Don’t forget to color the rectangle between the two sides of the bus, as that will be the roof of your bus.
After decorating your bus, cut out around the outside of the bus.
Now it’s time to assemble your school bus!
Fold along the solid lines on the tabs and where the tabs connect to the bus. Also fold along the top of the bus on each side to form the roof.
Finally, glue the tabs to form the bus.
Now your 3D school bus craft is complete!
I hope you and your kids have a blast creating this 3D school bus craft!
It’s a wonderful way to combine creativity with back-to-school excitement.
Whether you use it as a fun decoration or a playful addition to your child’s school supplies, this adorable 3D school bus is sure to be a hit.
3D School Bus Craft
Make your own 3D school bus with this fun and easy craft for kids!
Materials
- School bus craft template
- Colored pencils, markers, or paint
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download and print out the free school bus craft template.
- Color the school bus using markers, colored pencils, or paint.
- Cut around the outside of the bus.
- Use the tabs to glue the bus together.
Book Recommendations
As you’re completing your craft, here are some fun books you can read featuring school buses!
Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids by Alice Schertle– Little Blue Truck returns with a school-themed adventure. When he encounters a school bus, he dreams of transporting the animals to school alongside it. Little Blue Truck’s wish comes true when he uses his unique style to ensure his tardy friends reach school on time.
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System by Joanna Cole– Embark on an interstellar journey aboard the Magic School Bus with Ms. Frizzle and her class as they explore the depths of the solar system. Learn all about space as the children journey on their spectacular transforming school bus. Vibrant illustrations and captivating facts make this adventure through space an educational delight for young readers.
Save the School Bus! by Mickie Matheis– Join the PAW Patrol as they race against time to save the school bus! When the bus breaks down, Ryder and the pups spring into action, using their unique skills and teamwork to ensure all the children get to school safely. This exciting adventure, filled with colorful illustrations and beloved characters, is perfect for young fans of the PAW Patrol.
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