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How To Make A Pine Cone Bird Feeder - Outdoor Nature Craft For Children
Watch your feathered friends visit the garden to snack on the tasty bird feeders your children have made! This simple, fun activity is perfect for preschoolers to explore wildlife and nature.
Suitable for ages:
3-5 years
Recommended group size:
1-4 children
Activity Time:
20-30 minutes
Areas of development
Understanding The World, Mathematics, Communication & Language, Physical Development, PSED
Set up time:
10 minutes
Clean up time:
10 minutes
What you need:
- Large Pine Cones
- Peanut Butter (or allergy-safe alternatives*)
- Bird Seed
- Twine or String
- Butter Knife or Lollipop Sticks
- Paper Plate or Paper Towels
- Small Bowls
- Scissors
- 30cm Ruler
- Fruit Pieces (Optional)
What to do:
- Clean Pine Cones: Rinse pine cones in a small bowl to remove any dirt.
- Cut String: Use scissors to cut 30cm lengths of string, one per pine cone.
- Tie String: Tie a piece of string tightly around each pine cone, leaving one end free for hanging later.
- Spread Your Butter: Place a paper plate on the table. Spread your butter onto the pine cone with a knife or stick, pressing into the crevices.
- Add Bird Seed: Dip the pine cone into a bird seed bowl or sprinkle the seeds on with a spoon. Add optional fruit pieces if desired.
- Hang Outside: Tie the feeder to a branch in a shady, safe spot where birds can visit (and the children can watch!)
Tip!
Encourage your child to notice different birds and talk about what colours they are, what sounds they make and even what food they eat? You could even read a book about birds to spark some curiosity.
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