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Bird Craft for Kids – Easy, Open-Ended Art

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This bird craft for kids is a great option when it comes to spring process art ideas! The open-ended nature of this activity led to a variety of fun art.

We love all sorts of arts and crafts in my preschool classroom (and at home, too)!  When we were learning about pets, I set up this bird-themed invitation to create that the kids had so much fun with!

fun loving bird craft for kids

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  • open-ended bird craft for kids
    • Materials
  • Done-for-You Preschool Resources

open-ended bird craft for kids

Materials

This bird craft is super simple. You only need a few things to get started. Here’s what you’ll need (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):

  • Feathers
  • Construction paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Eye stickers

Set Up
I placed a basket of craft feathers on our free art table.  I added construction paper, markers, scissors, glue, and sticker eyes.  Nothing remotely fancy, and it only took a few minutes to set up.  When I introduced the activity to the kiddos, I did mention that they could create their own pet birds with the art materials.

bird craft for kids - an invitation to create

How the Kids Created
I sat down with the kiddos and made my own bird as they were creating.  I must admit that I spent more time watching them and chatting away than anything else!  Many of the kiddos used markers to create the birds’ bodies, although a few used paper.

bird craft for kids - drawing the birds' feet

From there, the feathers were added.  Some used just a few feathers on their birds, while others enjoyed a plethora of feathers! Then the birds’ facial features were added.  I loved how the eye stickers added even more whimsy to the pet birds.

bird craft for kids - adding the feathers

The feathery creations were put up on our classroom walls once they’d dried.  I can’t help but smile every time I pass by them!

bird craft for kids - one completed project

Ideas for Next Time
I found it very interesting that the kiddos were super detail-oriented when creating their pet birds. This isn’t so unusual, of course. I’m just used to seeing some less-formed art alongside the super-detailed art.  I’m pretty sure this is because I was sitting with the kiddos, creating alongside them.  I think it’s important for my students to see me involved in their daily activities.  However, I also don’t want to accidentally interfere with their creative process.  So next time I think I’ll still sit and interact with the children as they create.  But I may wait to start on my own art until after they’re farther along in their process.

bird craft for kids - a lot of feathers decorate this bird!

Have you ever set up a bird craft for kids?  What different materials and ideas do you have to share?  I’d love some more ideas to try out next time.

If you’re looking for more pet-related ideas, please check out my Pet Theme Pinterest Board.

Follow Mary Catherine @ Fun-A-Day!’s board {Theme} Pets on Pinterest.


For more bird-specific ideas, I have a Bird Theme Pinterest Board, too!

Follow Mary Catherine @ Fun-A-Day!’s board {Theme} Birds on Pinterest.

Done-for-You Preschool Resources

Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week, all while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life, can be a daunting task. That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time!

Preschool Teacher 101 is excited to share with you some amazing lesson plans, activity packs, and other resources made specifically for preschool. We offer a wide variety of themes that are frequently used in preschool classrooms as well as less common (but super interesting) themes. Click on the image below to learn more about our birds lesson plans!

Birds Lesson Plans

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