Birds Activity

Introduction - Birds

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Introduction - Birds

PlayGroup
Duration: 15 Minutes

Introduction

Birds are fascinating creatures. We see so many varieties of birds everyday. It is therefore important that children learn more about birds. So, here is an activity to do so.

Material Required

  • Flashcards- Birds
  • Books based on birds

Activity Aim

learning about birds  Observation 

Steps

1

Introduce by showing pictures of various birds from books and flashcards.

2

Help your child to identify the birds.
Show the video and let your child listen to the sounds that different birds make.

3

Show pictures of the head, the beak, the eyes, the wings, the feathers, the tail and the feet of various birds.

4

Show pictures of the feet of perching birds like a crow, sparrow, parrot with three toes in front and one in the back of the foot. The talons of an eagle, owl, vulture and the webbed feet of a duck, swan, goose and a pelican.

Tell your child that birds lay eggs, they have feathers and most birds can fly.

5

Read out or narrate stories:

  • The Thirsty Crow
  • Are You My Mother? by P.D.Eastman