Bird Watching

Children dream of flying! Adding the graceful flutter of wings, the beautiful singing and stunning feathers into a project about this diverse group of animals is sure to capture the imagination and curiosity of your students. From eagles and macaws to ostriches, flamingos and peacocks, all birds share some fascinating features. While not all birds can fly, they all have wings and feathers. Penguins are great swimmers, using their paddle-like wings to swim through the water. However, the tiny wings are useless for flying. Ostriches are famous for their remarkable speed on land, yet, they cannot fly with their small wings and weak chests.



Whether it is pigeons in the cities or penguins in Antarctica - birds have adapted to a wide range of different environments from arid deserts and lush rainforests to bustling and noisy cities. Adaptations to various environments are a great topic to explore using a fact booklet. Birds can often be found in local parks and gardens so it is a great opportunity for kids to study and learn more about these creatures. Looking for local birds and using an identification sheet to see which birds they have spotted is a fun activity, especially on warm summer days. 



An interesting project is to compare different bird species, exploring birds’ diverse characteristics such as size, beak and body shape. Make a poster ranking birds by size:  birds vary greatly in size from the smallest bee hummingbird to the largest bird the ostrich. A poster with beautiful birds makes a great classroom display. Feather colors are also a fascinating topic, the perfect inspiration for an art project. 

Do you have any dinosaur enthusiasts in your classroom? Birds have a fascinating history being descendants of theropod dinosaurs. These dinosaurs had feathers and early birds, Archaeopteryx, had teeth. There may be discussions about exactly how birds evolved from dinosaurs. However, several fossils have now been found that demonstrate that non-flying dinosaurs and birds are related. A great topic to explore. 



Happy Summer and Happy Bird Spotting!

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July 2024 Products

July brings us another wonderful month of summer activities and adventures. Start the month by learning about the rich history of America and the significance of Fourth of July. Delight in introducing some fascinating creatures that deserve to be appreciated this month, from cows and horses to snakes. Explore the lives of two remarkable women, Malala Yousafzai and Amelia Earhart. The summer months offer opportunities for learning and growth and are a great time to help your students explore their current interests or develop new ones.

As America prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, get ready to mark Independence Day in your classroom with some fun, patriotic and educational activities. A fact booklet is a great resource to help students gain a better understanding of the history as well as the significance of the Fourth of July. Learning about this national holiday will help students feel a stronger connection and pride towards our country. 



Animal projects are an awesome way to capture students’ attention. There are so many engaging and fun activities to choose from: animal songs, animal movements, animal yoga, reading books starring animals, listening to animals' sounds or making an animal craft. Learning about a farm animal such as cows and celebrating Cow Day on July 9th is a great way to show some love to our four-legged friends. Visiting a local farm is a great opportunity to learn more about beef and dairy animals. Alternatively, your students may like treats like cheese, a glass of milk or even a scoop of ice cream. 

I Love Horse Day on July 15th is another chance to learn more about domesticated animals and the role they play in people’s lives. Horses are great companions and friends for humans but they have also given their lives working for humans and even fighting in wars. World Snake Day is held every year on July 16. The goal is to increase awareness of snakes and not all of them are scary or venomous! Snakes have a bad reputation and this day is a chance to promote a love for all living creatures. 



Malala’s birthday is on July 12th and this is a wonderful chance to explore the remarkable life of this brave woman. She continues to campaign for girls’ right to attend school. Another brave woman was Amelia Earhart who was born on July 24 1897. Use a fact booklet and encourage your students to dream big while researching the life of a courageous and determined woman who was the first female pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean! Let these two women’s stories ignite a passion for courage and determination!



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