Springtime can be so special, the light returns, the flowers begin to grow and you can hear the birds tweeting in the trees. Have you ever been on a bird nest hunt? As children, we would go to the woods and while we were there we would look out for bird's nests and see how many we could find. Today we have a baby birds nest craft which I am sure you will love. Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Super Simple: Easy to follow steps make it perfect for little hands to create their own birdie.
- Educational Fun: Great way to teach kids about animals, birds, and nature while crafting.
- Bright and Cheery: Kids can make colorful baby birds that brighten up any space.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 2 Brown Paper Lunch Bags
- Shredded Brown Paper
- 4 Plastic Easter Eggs—2 blue, 2 red
- Paper—orange, black, and blue
- Black Marker
- Glue Stick
- Optional: 4 googly eyes
🖌️ How To Make Baby Bird Craft
- Step 1: Cut off the top half of each paper bag. Open each bag up and fold the edges down a little bit and fill each one with the shredded paper.
- Step 4: Cut out 4 little orange beaks. I just folded a piece of orange paper in half, and starting at the fold, cut 2 lines that come to a point. It will look like a folded triangle that opens up like a beak does. Glue a beak on each rounded end of the eggs.
- Step 5: Now just draw 2 little eyes on right by the beaks or glue on your googly eyes if you are using those. Set the 2 blue birds in one of the bags so they are looking up in the air. Set the red birds in the other bag the same way. Add some little chocolate Easter eggs into the nests if you would like!
Have fun!
💡 Pro Tip: Add tiny feathers or pom-poms to the baby birds for added texture and cuteness—they’re easy to glue and make the birds even more huggable!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Baby Bird Craft
- Start with Natural Materials: Use real twigs, raffia, or shredded paper for the nest base. It adds an authentic texture and gives kids a nature-inspired sensory experience.
- Pre-Cut Circles for Birds: Cut out colored paper circles ahead of time for younger kids to decorate. It keeps the focus on the fun parts—like faces, wings, and googly eyes.
- Layer the Nest: Teach kids to glue the nest materials in layers. It helps the structure hold together better and gives it a fuller, more realistic look.
- Googly Eyes = Instant Charm: Adding googly eyes to the baby birds instantly brings them to life. Let kids position them however they like for extra personality.
- Stick to a Theme: Use pastel blues, yellows, and greens for springtime vibes—or go with bold colors for a more playful twist.
- Display with Pride: Mount the finished craft on cardboard or hang it on a bulletin board to turn it into wall art—kids love seeing their work showcased.
💭 FAQs
You’ll need brown paper lunch bags, shredded brown paper, plastic Easter eggs (2 blue, 2 red), colored paper (orange, black, blue), a black marker, a glue stick, and optional googly eyes.
Yes, it’s simple and safe enough for preschoolers, helping them explore textures and basic assembly steps through guided creativity.
It boosts fine motor skills and creativity while teaching kids about birds, nesting, and nature through hands-on play.
Yes, it fits perfectly into spring, bird, or animal units and works well for both classroom and homeschool activities.
Baby Bird’s Nest Craft Kids Will Love
Materials
- 2 Brown Paper Lunch Bags
- Shredded Brown Paper
- 4 Plastic Easter Eggs—2 blue 2 red
- Paper—orange black, and blue
- Black Marker
- Glue Stick
- Optional: 4 googly eyes
Instructions
- Cut off the top half of each paper bag. Open each bag up and fold the edges down a little bit and fill each one with the shredded paper.
- Cut out 4 little orange beaks. I just folded a piece of orange paper in half, and starting at the fold, cut 2 lines that come to a point. It will look like a folded triangle that opens up as a beak does. Glue a beak on each rounded end of the eggs.
- Now just draw 2 little eyes on the right by the beaks or glue on your googly eyes if you are using those. Set the 2 blue birds in one of the bags so they are looking up in the air. Set the red birds in the other bag the same way.
- Add some little chocolate Easter eggs into the nests if you would like!
- Have fun!
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