These colorful birds made from simple craft materials are fun and easy to make – especially for little hands. Add a discussion on coloration, camouflage and plumage, and your little ornithologist just might gain a greater appreciation for winged creatures.
Materials needed:
- Paper plates (or cardboard circles)
- Googly eyes
- colored card stock for beak
- Thin strips colored construction paper
- Craft feathers
- Paint
- Glue
Directions:
Fold your paper plate in half to create a crease then, flatten it back out.
Select a color pallet of acrylic paints and let your little one paint the paper plate as they please. Allow to dry or speed up the process with a blow drier.
Glue on the feathers, eyes ann beak. For the tail, staple on strips of colored construction paper.
Fold the plate back in half and you’re done!
Craft and images thanks to Happy Hooligans.