Birds, Birds, Birds Each day, I go for a walk or take some time in my garden and I have absolutely loved listening to the birds, watching them fly, dart and dive. I have made a bird feeder and I have enjoyed watching them come to eat some seeds. I have seen lots of different birds: magpies, blackbirds, sparrows, crows and Robins. I am setting you all a couple of challenges to do based on the birds that live in your local area:

• try and identify the different types of birds that you see when you are out on a walk or in your gardens (I have attached a bird finder sheet)

• listen to the different bird songs and see if you can work out which song belongs to which bird • make a recycled bird feeder: https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/games-and-

activities/activities/make-a-speedy-bird-cake/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes/bird-feeder https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=7yV6V6rtpyc&feature=emb_logo

• create a fact file on your favourite bird - this could be written or typed

Year 4 Project Useful websites:

https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activity-sheets

https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-teachers/schools-

birdwatch/resources/

Birds, Birds, Birds Spread your wings and soar into the world of birds. Let’s get creative and test our imaginations

as we write about our avian friends. I have attached a template to write on if you would like to use it. Choose one of the ideas below and create a story:

Bird Writing Prompts: • What would it feel like if your arms were wings and you could easily fly through the sky. • A little bird visits you everyday at your bedroom window. What kind of bird is it? Do you talk to

this bird? Why does the bird visit you? • During a nice picnic at the park a bird lands on your picnic table and starts talking to you asking

for help. What does the bird need? How will you help? • You’re visiting Antarctica to hang out with the Emperor Penguins when suddenly a winter storm

hits! How do you stay warm and what happens on this adventure? • A seagull falls asleep on a ship and wakes up in a new country. Write about the new animals he

meets, and the sights, sounds, and culture he may not be accustomed to.

Or you can create your own story but it MUST include a bird and something that happens to them

Year 4 Project: Bird Video Clips https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv/

articles/zyd6hyc https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z43fb9q

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00n2ly7 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007qgm3

/clips

Birds, Birds, Birds – Poetry https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z9h

2tfr Watch the clip and take a read of

the poem attached to our page

The sound collector by Roger McGough

Now create your own sound poem based on the noises you hear during a walk, in your garden, or listening out the window early

in the morning – remember to include birds in

amongst your sounds

Year 4 Project Write a poem of your

choice – You can create both or choose which one is your favourite

Birds, Birds, Birds – ART

https://artprojectsforkids.org/little-birdies-watercolor-painting/ Visit this website and learn how to create this artwork on birds

https://www.artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw/animals/flying/ Visit this website and become a cartoon illustrator – What can you do?

Year 4 Project

GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY LEARNING

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