Feathers are a just plain fun. They are interesting to examine, easy to craft with, and can be found both in nature and in the store. These activities are perfect for a Feather Themed Unit Study. We have included math, literacy, art & crafts, science and sensory. So whether you are right before Thanksgiving or studying birds in various other times of the year, these activities are just plain fun.
Ideas For A Fabulous Feather Themed Unit Study
Other Fabulous Feather Themed Ideas
Math
- Decomposing Turkey Craftivity Center & Game from One Sharp Bunch
- Let’s Make Ten from The Printable Princess
- Turkey Pattern Feathers from A Spoonful Of Learning
- Turkey Feather Math Thanksgiving Activity from Fantastic Fun and Learning
- Turkey Ten Frame Feathers from Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Turkey Color and Number Match Montessori Activity from Montessori Inspired
- Turkey Play Dough Mats from PreKinders
- Lego Turkey Busy Bag of the Month from The Educator’s Spin On It
Literacy
- Turkey Feather Name Practice from Modern Preschool
- Turkey Feather Letter Sound Sorts from This Reading Mama
- The Best Nest: A Literacy and STEM Preschool Lesson from The Many Little Joys
- Turkey Feather Spelling Activity from Gift of Curiosity
- Playing Turkey Feathers: Matching Beginning Sounds from Teach Mama
- Thanksgiving Spelling Games from J4Daniel’sMom
- Salt Writing With Feathers from Rainy Day Mum
Art & Crafts
- Washi Tape Feather Topped Pens from The Crafting Chicks
- Owl Pinecone Craft from Meaningful Mama
- Feather Necklaces from Early Learning Ideas
- Birds Of A Feather from Little Page Turners
- Paper Plate Carnival Masks from Happy Brown House
- Make A Footprint Turkey Using Feathers from Fun Handprint Art Blog
- Paper Plate Owl Craft With Feathers from Craftulate
- Feather Painting from Pocket of Preschool
- Owl Babies Art Activities For Preschoolers from Preschool Play
- Peacock Craft from Clares Little Tots
Sensory
- Letter F Sensory Bin from Penguins In Pink
- Feather and Cotton Ball Sensory Bin from Play Create Explore
- Thread Beads on Feathers from Mother Natured
- Sensory Turkey from Speech Room News
- Feathery Owls Color Matching from To Be A Kid Again
- Ducks Of A Feather from No Time For Flash Cards
Science
- Salt Crystal Feathers from Schooling A Monkey
- Learn & Explore With Feathers from A Little Pinch of Perfection
- Turkey Rockets from Growing A Jeweled Rose
- 3 Experiments With Feathers from Adventures In Mommydom
- STEM Activity: Oil Spill from Science After School
Our Favorite Bird Books:
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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:
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Backpack Explorer: Bird Watch: What Will You Find?Mrs. Peanuckle’s Bird Alphabet (Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet)
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Birds (Little Kids First Big Books)
Big Book of Birds (The Big Book Series)
Bird Builds a Nest: A First Science Storybook
My Bird Scavenger Hunt – Children’s Book of Birds, Educational Wildlife Photography & Fascinating Facts About the Beautiful Birds On Our Planet – Unique Bird Identification Book for Kids of All Ages
Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds (I Can Read Level 1)
Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Birds
The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs
National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America, Second Edition
National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Birds (Look & Learn)
The Orange Bird (Disney Classic) (Little Golden Book)
Birds: Feathers, Eggs, and Beaks (Smithsonian Kids First Discovery Books)
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