Science Fun:
For those cold weekends that need a little excitement
Make a Bird Feeding Tree!
Choose a tree easily seen from inside so you can enjoy the sights and track what birds visit your tree.
Read “The Night Tree” by Eve Bunting
Orange Feeders: Cut oranges in half. Let your children carefully remove the orange segments from each half. Save the segments for Citrus Salad! To make each Orange cup, poke four holes near the top of the orange rind. Fasten a string through each hole and tie the strings together at the top. Let your children fill the Orange Cups with birdseed and hang them on a tree.
Edible Garland: Birds and people can eat this! String popcorn and fresh cranberries on a line to drape over branches of your tree. Birds will enjoy the treat and kids can eat it as they work!
Pinecone Bird Feeders: Use fresh, real pinecones (not scented or store bought decorations) to create a bird feeder by rolling them in peanut butter and then birdseed. Use a string to attach to your tree.
Use this lesson to talk about “Who brings you your Food”
Farmers, Truckers, Grocery Stores, Gardens, etc.