Baby Bird Craft Kids Will Love

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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
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make Baby Bird Craft
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips for Baby Bird Craft
💭 FAQs
Baby Bird’s Nest Craft Kids Will Love
🖌️ Related Crafts

💖 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

🖌️ 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 2: Cut out 4 little blue bird wings and 4 little blackbird wings. Mine just looked like little leaves, but with one end having a flat edge. Fold over the flat edge just about a ¼ inch so you can glue the fold to the egg and the wing will stick out.

Step 3: Glue a wing on each side of the eggs about halfway down the egg where the line is. Make sure the top of your baby bird is the rounded end of the egg.

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

What supplies are needed for the baby birds nest craft?

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.

Is this craft suitable for preschool-aged children?

Yes, it’s simple and safe enough for preschoolers, helping them explore textures and basic assembly steps through guided creativity.

What educational benefits does this craft offer?

It boosts fine motor skills and creativity while teaching kids about birds, nesting, and nature through hands-on play.

Can this craft be used in a spring or animal-themed lesson?

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

This is a tutorial on how to make a bird's nest craft.

Prep Time5

Active Time15

Total Time20

Keyword: spring craft and baby bird's nest craft

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Author: Angela Milnes

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 blue bird wings and 4 little blackbird wings. Mine just looked like little leaves, but with one end having a flat edge. Fold over the flat edge just about a ¼ inch so you can glue the fold to the egg and the wing will stick out.
Glue a wing on each side of the eggs about halfway down the egg where the line is. Make sure the top of your baby bird is the rounded end of the egg.
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!