STINGER

Remind children that honeybees only sting when they and their colony are in danger. The stinger is the bee's only means of defence. A worker honeybee can only sting once.

Children sit in a circle or hexagon with their eyes closed. Walk around and tap one child on the shoulder. This child is the "stinger". When the signal is given, everyone opens their eyes. The "stinger" winks at people, trying not to be noticed. When you get winked at, you have been stung and must stand. If you suspect the "stinger", you call out his/her name. If you are correct, you get to pick the next "stinger". If you are wrong, you must stand. If the "stinger" is successful, the last victim selects the next "stinger".