Easy Recycled Bird Feeders

In a time with so many activities and opportunities for children, it can be hard to miss some of the simple wonders nature has to offer. Bird feeders provide a craft children can make, an on-going responsibility to keep the bird fed, and hours of entertainment and education observing, counting and even recording the hungry visitors. So why not include recycling to the list of advantages?!!? When I saw the following idea for Playdough lid feeders from one of my favorite sites, I knew it was something to try and pass on!

What you'll need:

play doh lids
yarn or string
scissors
glue gun
peanut butter
bird seed

Directions:

1. lay out all your play doh lids

2. using your scissors, cut pieces of yarn or string that you will use to hang your feeders

3. using your glue gun, glue the yarn or string to the back of the play doh lid (the indented part will be the part you want available for the peanut butter and bird seed). Allow to dry.

4. fill the indented part of the play doh lid with peanut butter and then press it into some birdseed.

Happy Feeding!