1. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
This is perhaps the easiest bird feeder project for kids, and it’s also eco-friendly since it reuses cardboard.
Materials Needed:
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Peanut butter (or sun butter for nut-free option)
- Birdseed
- String or yarn
Steps:
- Spread peanut butter all over the outside of the toilet paper roll.
- Roll it in birdseed until fully coated.
- Thread string through the roll and hang it on a tree branch.
Why Kids Love It: They can roll and coat the feeder themselves, and it’s ready in minutes.

Tip: Use chunky birdseed mixes with sunflower seeds for variety.