Fun & Learning at Home - Robins

STORY TIME - with Ms. Ann

From Egg to Robin

My son, Fletcher is studying to be a science teacher.  Right now he is studying ORNITHOLOGY - BIRDS!  We have been looking at lots of birds on our walks in the park by our house.  He makes a list of every bird we see... ducks, robins, geese, hawk, sparrows, chickadees, even a bald eagle!

What birds do you see in your neighborhood?

Here are some fun bird activities for you to try at home....

Make binoculars with toilet paper tubes taped together.  Add a string/yarn to hang it around your neck.  Go bird watching out your window or outside!

Create a bird nest with a paper plate, or a circle of paper. Glue on sticks and pieces of grocery bag that you have torn or cut.  This is great for strengthening finger muscles.

Another way to make a bird nest is with a paper bag, a lunch bag or takeout bag is a good size.  Roll down the bag to make the sides of the nest.  Add grass, sticks, yarn, or cut up paper. Add a plastic egg. Perhaps you want to create a bird for your nest.

Create a bird feeder! Spread peanut butter or sunbutter on a toilet paper tube. Roll it in bird seed, which can be found at Aldi or other grocery stores.  Hang it in a tree.