Craft-A-Long: Designing a Recycled Bird Feeder (Day 3-5)

DAY 3: Create

Youngers (K-3rd) & Upper Elementary (3rd-6th)

Begin to create the bird feeder using materials listed on the materials list or anything else you would like to add.

DAY 4: Finish

Youngers (K-3rd) & Upper Elementary (3rd-6th)

• Test bird feeder for strength (glue should be dried completely)! If not, add more glue or structure to make it sturdy.
• Locate a place to hang the bird feeder using twine find a branch that could hold the weight of the bird feeder/bird or a branch about 2 inches in diameter.

DAY 4: Finish

Youngers (K-3rd)

Draw a picture or take a photo of a bird that visited your bird feeder and share on Creative Action’s social media!

Upper Elementary (3rd-6th)

Research:

• Does Central Texas always have the same (species) types of birds?
• What birds migrate to Texas and in what season(s)?

Draw:

• Draw a picture of a bird that migrates to Texas or is a Texas Native Bird.

Suggested Websites for Additional Learning

• What are common bird names in Spanish? – English with bilingual audio
• Examples of Bird Feeders
• Audubon Bird Guide App available for IOS/Android