Duck Dynasty

This week our TTh 3 y/o class learned about birds.  We learned birds have feathers and wings, most fly but some don't, some birds swim and birds lay eggs.

I have a set of 3 x 5 cards with a variety of bird pictures to show the children. I had copied pictures from an encyclopedia (yes, they are old) but you could use clip art to create your own.  I have these cards for a variety of units.  I like using them because I can separate them and pass them around for the children to see.

This is center activity for number recognition and counting.  When the child is done, s/he gets to press the easy button.

We read Have You Seen My Duckling by Nancy Tafuri and created our own lost little ducklings. Directions and photos---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/03/have-you-seen-my-duckling.html

Finished projects---

We also learned egg shells are strong!  This is an easy experiment you can do at home.  You will need 4 eggs, an egg carton (dozen size not 18) and lots of books about the same size. Place two eggs in the second row and two eggs in the fifth row).  Eggs should be 'pointy' end up.

Start placing books on top of the eggs.  We ran out of books and I ended up grabbing blocks from the building center and the eggs still remained intact.  It definitely has the WOW factor!

Need another idea?  Make a birdfeeder! http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/11/feed-birds.html  Throw out some birdseed.  Visit the zoo.  Spring is a great time to learn about birds with your child.