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Teaching kids about birdsKids are naturally curious and love to learn. Birds hold a special fascination--they can FLY! Parents and teachers can help children learn about birds simply by answering their questions. How do birds fly? What is the smallest bird? Why are Robin's eggs blue? There are some wonderful resources available on the internet to help you answer these questions. The other thing parents and teachers can do is to encourage kids to stop, look and listen. Birds sing, they protect their territory, they attract mates, they hunt for food. This behavior is fascinating to watch. Make sure the children in your life notice these things. Try these projects together: *Build a bird feeder--see what comes *Build a bird house *Find ten different birds in your area * Make an owl out of a pine cone *Look for bird's nests in your yard *Do a report about your favorite bird *Find twenty bird photos on the Internet *Try to find out how many birds there are *Figure out what a bird eats by looking at the shape of its bill Older children can be introduced to the concepts of conservation, ecology and habitat preservation. Source--www.wildbirds.com Date: 8/21/06
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