Dear Parents,
We spent some time in class today planning the bird feeders we're going to make on Friday. Today I sent home the preliminary plans with student requests for specific materials.
If students chose to use one of my yogurt containers as a base, they took it home in hopes that you can help them cut the holes they need cut in the plastic, and return with it on Friday, ready for assembly (If you don't feel comfortable cutting, I can help, but cutting twenty or so by myself seemed like it might take a while).
I do have more yogurt containers and some other materials available to help construct the feeders, but we're going with their visions for the feeders. Feel free to help students brainstorm these preliminary designs as well, just don't do all the work at home.
Each feeder needs a place to put bird seed, a place for the bird to sit and eat, and a way to hang from a tree branch.
We talked today about ways to ensure that it might also be
--safe from the elements like wind and rain
--safe from other animals stealing the food
--a place that birds felt safe going to in terms of location
We're using materials that are available to us, just like birds use the things from nature that are available to them. In the interests of being environmentally conscious, we're also using materials that can be easily recycled or reused.
Regards,
Ms. Goegan
