Super Science Activity: Make a Bird’s Nest

Make A Birds Nest

What You’ll Need

Paper plate
Crayons
Markers
Brown paper bag
Scissors

White glue
Craft paper
Wrapping paper
Easter grass (or paper strips)
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs

bird nest craft plate with sky colored in

bird nest craft with paper bag glued on

bird nest craft with grass glued on to create "nest"

bird nest craft complete with grass "nest" and colored eggs added

Directions

Use crayons or markers to color the sky on your paper plate (or whatever you’ve chosen as the base of your nest).
Cut the paper bag in half, crinkle it, and glue it to the edge of the plate.
Let the glue dry and cut off the extra paper.
Use cotton balls and white glue to add clouds. You can also add a sun and rainbow or another decoration.
Fill your nest. The example in the photos use Easter grass. You can use craft paper, markers, and colored cotton swabs with the ends cut off to add color and texture.
Use white glue to attach everything
Add whatever you’d like to your nest! Make some bird eggs, add some flowers, get creative!

flying bird

standing bird

Sponsors

Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.