Hi Friends…
Do you have a bird bath in your yard? If not, no worries. We will be making one. To make a bird bath today, I want you to look around your house and yard to see what you can create your own bird bath with. Be creative as you create a place where birds can take a bath or get a drink. Have fun!
(PS. I would love to see a picture of it when you are done). : )
Do you have a bird bath in your yard? If not, no worries. We will be making one. To make a bird bath today, I want you to look around your house and yard to see what you can create your own bird bath with. Be creative as you create a place where birds can take a bath or get a drink. Have fun!
(PS. I would love to see a picture of it when you are done). : )
What is the lesson (overall purpose)? To learn about robins and how to attract other birds to your yard.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
Observe and identify the characteristics and needs of living things: humans, animals, and plants. Link to Characteristics of Living Things 2.1
Learning Outcomes: What do robins eat? Robins don’t typically eat seeds. How can you attract a robin to your yard? Let's build a bird bath!
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
All about robins: https://youtu.be/qGz-pO0QTN4
My Spring Robin (book): https://youtu.be/HQ2ap3AMh_Q
Birds in the puddle: https://youtu.be/M9l2fXIK2zc
Materials:
Let’s reuse materials that you already have on hand. Look in your house as well as in nature to find the materials that you will need. (see pictures for some ideas).
examples: different size plant pots, shallow dishes/bowls, tree stumps, casserole lids, rope, old sinks, etc.
Activity (Procedure):
Set up a place that you can use to create your bird bath. Gather all the materials that you have found and put them all together in your work space. Then have fun building and creating.
Once you have your bird bath completed. Move outside and put some water in it.
Then wait for the birds to visit.
Activity Wrap Up:
What birds did you see visit the bird bath? Can you hang a bird feeder near it?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Talk about the process of building the bird bath. Was it hard? What materials did you use and what made you think of it? What other things can we build with recycled materials?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Watch the video of birds in a puddle. What are the birds doing? Are they taking a bath? drinking water?
Do you like to take a bath? drink water? When you are taking a bath...pretend that you are a bird in a puddle.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you can’t create a birdbath...make a puddle with water (hose is helpful) on a non-absorbent surface. Watch the puddle to see if birds come.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
Observe and identify the characteristics and needs of living things: humans, animals, and plants. Link to Characteristics of Living Things 2.1
Learning Outcomes: What do robins eat? Robins don’t typically eat seeds. How can you attract a robin to your yard? Let's build a bird bath!
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
All about robins: https://youtu.be/qGz-pO0QTN4
My Spring Robin (book): https://youtu.be/HQ2ap3AMh_Q
Birds in the puddle: https://youtu.be/M9l2fXIK2zc
Materials:
Let’s reuse materials that you already have on hand. Look in your house as well as in nature to find the materials that you will need. (see pictures for some ideas).
examples: different size plant pots, shallow dishes/bowls, tree stumps, casserole lids, rope, old sinks, etc.
Activity (Procedure):
Set up a place that you can use to create your bird bath. Gather all the materials that you have found and put them all together in your work space. Then have fun building and creating.
Once you have your bird bath completed. Move outside and put some water in it.
Then wait for the birds to visit.
Activity Wrap Up:
What birds did you see visit the bird bath? Can you hang a bird feeder near it?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Talk about the process of building the bird bath. Was it hard? What materials did you use and what made you think of it? What other things can we build with recycled materials?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Watch the video of birds in a puddle. What are the birds doing? Are they taking a bath? drinking water?
Do you like to take a bath? drink water? When you are taking a bath...pretend that you are a bird in a puddle.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you can’t create a birdbath...make a puddle with water (hose is helpful) on a non-absorbent surface. Watch the puddle to see if birds come.
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