If you are in an area with several kinds of birds, take the time to learn the birds and point out the different kinds to your child and say hello. In our local park with have sparrows, cardinals, and bluebirds, and we say hello to them and talk about their colors. Now whenever my 19-month old daughter sees a bird in the sky she yells out, 'Hi baby bird!'
Ages: 1-4 year olds
Another way to add excitement to your birdwatching excusion would be to make "binoculars" from toilet paper or paper towel tubes. Tape them together and poke holes for some string and you have a way to hang your binoculars around your neck!
- Posted on 07-01-2007
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