Creative Steps

Winter Wings

The RSPB’s Big Schools' and Big Garden Birdwatch take place every year in the UK in January and February. A great citizen science project that gets everyone involved. Details of how to take part can be found on their website (www.rspb.org.uk) where you can download resources to help with identifying birds.

We've put together these simple crafts to encourage observation and help chldren identify different species. We've tried to use material associated with the habitat of each bird to help aid learning. The

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