Bird Seed Basket
[30 Minutes]
Take care of our fine feathered friends with an innovative bird feeder you and your child make together!
You'll need:
small (bathroom) paper cups (non-waxy) glue or tape spring-type clothespins stickers markers birdseed
What to do:
- Invite your child to decorate the cup with markers and stickers.
- Help him to glue or tape clothespins to the sides of the cup.
- Show him how to fill the cup with birdseed and clip it to a tree branch or bush.
- Together, watch the birds feed. Feeding and observing birds with your child is a great way to help him form connections with nature. Sing this song together, (Tune: "Ten Little Indians"):
One little, two little, three little blue birds; Four little, five little, six little red birds; Seven little, eight little, nine little yellow birds; All sitting in a tree!
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- Pretend to be a bird. Show me how to fly.
- What does a bird eat?
- What sounds do birds make?
- Why do you think the birds will like your gift basket?
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills, observational skills, and listening skills.
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