HUMMINGBIRDS
Spring is here and the Hummingbirds are busy! This week we will explore HUMMINGBIRDS and their unique role in our ecosystem. Activities are listed below and can be mixed and matched to fit your schedule and home-bound philosophy. Most activities are for ages preschool – third grade.
ARTS & CRAFTS
- Hummingbird printable craft here.
- Make a Hummingbird feeder from recycled containers here.
- Pinecone Hummingbird craft project here.
FACTS & LEARNING
- 10 Fun Facts about Hummingbirds here
- Hummingbird Facts and Mask Activity here.
- EBook (available via Ebook from Multnomah Library):Do Hummingbirds Hum?
MEDIA & MOVIES
- 14 Interesting Facts About Hummingbirds here
- First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s story here
- Wings of Life: this Disney nature documentary for children offers a bug’s-eye-view of the world, focusing on butterflies, bees, bats, birds, and other flying creatures, offering insight into their importance to the circle of life via pollination. Available on Disney+
FOOD & BAKING
- Hummingbird Nectar Recipe here
OUTDOORS
- Take a walk or hike and do a Pollinator Scavenger Hunt — board here, OR take your phone/camera and do a Photo Scavenger Hunt – children can take pictures of the pollinators and plants they see.
- Take a walk around the neighborhood and see if you can spot any hummingbirds in flowers, trees, or neighborhood feeders
