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Make a Nest

What to do:

  1. If possible, take children to see a real bird’s nest. Observe materials in the bird’s nest.
  2. Show pictures of some nests.
  3. Next, ask children to make nests using materials gathered from outside or from the art center.

  • Category icon Preschool-age (3-5 years), School-age (6+ years), Science and Nature, Small Motor Skills, Eye-Hand Coordination and Small Motor, Science and Nature

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