{"id":1486,"date":"2019-04-17T16:55:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T16:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/?p=1486"},"modified":"2020-02-10T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T15:21:06","slug":"bird-nest-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/bird-nest-for-kids/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build a Bird Nest for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This spring dramatic play idea will surely spark some interest in the kids in your group as they learn about spring and the changes happening in the outdoors this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"myheading-2-red\">With just a few supplies, you can build a nest for your &#8216;little birdies&#8217; and save it from year to year for more play.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to consider brightening up the space around the nest by creating these flowers as a great <a href=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/jumbo-flowers/\">wall decor idea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonBookmark\">\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PIN-bird-nest-dramatic-play.jpg\" alt=\"spring dramatic play\" class=\"wp-image-1437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PIN-bird-nest-dramatic-play.jpg 735w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PIN-bird-nest-dramatic-play-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/PIN-bird-nest-dramatic-play-200x300.png 200w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PIN-bird-nest-dramatic-play-319x478.png 319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If I were bettin&#8217; girl, I would say this dramatic play will find a secure place in your rotation of settings you create each season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0082-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0082-200x133.jpg 200w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0082.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#57c4c2\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Supplies You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BFHRTK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theempoweredprovider.com-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B001BFHRTK&linkId=48a4053e7c8a213e9094ac3ff2c7cde0\">Plastic Kiddie Pool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RN3EOE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theempoweredprovider.com-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000RN3EOE&linkId=7aab150e237de520dee7e54f26be4d98\">Brown Packaging Paper<\/a><\/li><li>Clear packaging tape<\/li><li>Easter Grass<\/li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YTFT4KE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theempoweredprovider.com-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00YTFT4KE&linkId=43dc8e54efb9757c9c08d512e30bd93c\">Large Plastic Eggs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HVEDD9W/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theempoweredprovider.com-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01HVEDD9W&linkId=4b52168b69b86caea41736e4a3d924dd\">Toy Worms<\/a> (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#57c4c2\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cover the top and sides of the pool completely with packaging paper. <strong>TIP:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t worry about wrapping in neatly. In fact, the more crinkled and crumpled it looks&#8230;the more it will resemble a bird nest!<\/li><li>Add some Easter grass and the other props listed above.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0087-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0087-200x133.jpg 200w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0087.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#57c4c2\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Go Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Allow the kids plenty of time to explore their new nest!<\/li><li>Explain that a birdie must get in and out of their nest very carefully as to not break it. This will be the home for their babies.<\/li><li>Plant a few books about birds near by so kids can explore what real birds would do in a nest like theirs. <\/li><li>Have packing tape near by to fix any tears in the packaging paper.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our crew quickly began talking about what birds need to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worms?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh dear no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They opted for a feast of cantaloupe and canned corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0086-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theempoweredprovider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0086-200x133.jpg 200w, https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_0086.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your interview process need improvement? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"myheading-2-red\"><a href=\"https://pages.convertkit.com/fc386746d4/e3082c9590\">Click here for a FREE Copy of my Child Care Interview Guide!\ufeff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"Click here for a FREE Copy of my Child Care Interview Guide!\ufeff\"><img src=\"https://theempoweredprovider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/landing-page-END-OF-POST-PROMO-GRAPHIC-1-800x1067.png\" alt=\"interview guide with quote\" class=\"wp-image-1542\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Empowered Provider is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This spring dramatic play idea will surely spark some interest in the kids in your group as they learn about spring and the changes happening in the outdoors this time of year. 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