Six Resources for National Bird-Feeding Month

February is National Bird-Feeding Month, a holiday created to raise awareness and educate others on the wild bird feeding and watching hobby. Educators can teach their students about wildlife in their classrooms and take advantage of this event. Here is a list of resources teachers can use to celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month:

1. Birdfeeders.com: This website offers extensive background information on National Bird-Feeding Month and offers a list of bird feeders to purchase. The site also offers information on the following:

• Hummingbird migration
• Types of wild bird feeders
• Preferred bird food
• Bird species history

2. Essential Learning Products: This site offers a list of classroom activities teachers can share with their students. These activities cover all different types of subjects including science, language arts, and art. One in particular, Flying Bird Fact-Finds involves students creating a 3-D bird with information on backyard birds. 
3. Museum of Animals: With this site, teachers can access a number of printables, articles, games, puzzles, and other educational content. The site also offers information on how to make nectar for birds, more animal holidays, and lesson plans for educators. 
4. TeacherVision: This activity called Bird Feeders is pretty straightforward: students will make bird feeders with the following:

• Coconut
• Grapefruit
• Birdseed
• Suet
• Pine Cone
• Peanut Butter
• Bacon grease
• Mesh bag

5. Pinterest: This site has a number of lesson plans, activities, printables, and more that educators can access to teach their students about National Bird Feeding Month. 
6. Naturally Educational: Teachers can grab a myriad of activities for their students including DIY bird feeders, fun crafts, science experiments, and more. 

Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor