Capture some of the love in the air with these charming love bird craft activities. Children will be thrilled to create their own sparkly and adorable love birds along with the perfect love bird house to match! The use of loose parts and natural materials, as well as tried and true classroom favorites, are sure to have everyone feeling the love this Valentine's Day season.
Required Materials:
- Natural Wood Craft Sticks
- Jumbo Natural Craft Sticks
- Naturals Starter Pack
- Designer Craft Sticks
- Feathers
- Wooden Craft Pieces
- Glitter
- All-Purpose Glue
- Pom Poms
- Chubby Brushes
- Red Paint
- Wiggly Eyes
1Love Bird
- Have children choose the following from the Naturals Starter Pack, Wooden Craft Pieces, Pom Poms, Feathers, and Wiggly Eyes sets: one pine cone, one pom pom, one beak, two wings, two wiggly eyes, and three feathers.
- Use a paintbrush to dab glue throughout the pine cone to attach each of the pieces.
- Sprinkle glitter on remaining glue spots and allow to dry.
- Enjoy your love bird as a decoration, fly it around the clasroom, or give as a Valentine gift!
2Love Bird House
- Use a paintbrush to paint an upcycled milk carton.
- Sprinkle glitter over the paint while it is still wet.
- Have children paint the lid of the milk carton with glue and place either designer craft sticks or natural wood craft sticks as a roof for their birdhouse.
- Allow the birdhouse to dry before enjoying.
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