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BIRD BINOCULARS

Grade: K-2
Age: 4-6

Submitted by Jackie C., a teacher at The Growing Tree and Morristown High School in Morristown NJ.

Objectives

Students will learn how to spot birds as they explore all aspects of Springtime.

What You Need:

  • 2 paper rolls (about 4" - 5" long) per student
  • single hole punch
  • glue
  • yarn or string

What You Do:

  1. Give each student 2 paper rolls and have them glue them together on the sides.

  2. Help students put a hole in each side of the binoculars.

  3. Tie the ribbon/yarn through the holes.

  4. Bring children outside to look for birds and have them look through their own creations.

  5. Talk about the birds from your area. Refer to books and see if you can spot different types of birds.

Recommended Books:

Bird Watching for Kids
by Steven A. Griffin, Elizabeth May Griffin
A Family Bird Watching Guide

Backyard Bird Watching for Kids
by George H. Harrison, Kit Harrison
How to Attract, Feed, and Provide Homes for Birds

© Jackie | Illustration © Geoff Slater, KinderArt

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