Birds

Birds are fun animals to learn about because there are many, many children's books that feature birds.
The Bunnies really like Owl Babies.  We read the book and had props for acting out the story.  It's always surprising to see the children demonstrate through props how much of the story they retain.

These Bunnies used both fiction and non-fiction bird books with the props.

The children made their own birds by painting with a koosh ball.  The koosh ball makes really cool marks in the paint which look just like feathers.  Then the children added their own bird features such as feathers, eyes and a beak.  We are completely UNconcerned with accuracy.  If a bird has seven eyes and no beak and one feather, we are delighted.  The process of creation is far more important than the product.

These Bunnies began some creative play with bird figures and some tree branches.  Look what they made!!

If I were a bird I would absolutely want to live here!