5. Bird Nest Craft
Supplies:
- Small paper bowls or half paper plates
- Brown paint or markers
- Shredded paper, raffia, or yarn
- Small pom-poms (as “eggs”)
Steps:
- Paint or color the bowl/plate brown.
- Fill with shredded paper or yarn to look like twigs.
- Add pom-poms as eggs.
- Kids can place a small bird cutout inside the nest.
Learning Benefits:
- Teaches about habitats and how birds build nests.
- Fine motor skills from arranging yarn and paper.
- Early science connection with animal behavior.
Variation: Introduce real twigs or grass for a sensory nature element.
