Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand basic information about Blue Jay birds, including their appearance, habitat, and behaviors.
Materials and Prep
- Internet access or books with information about Blue Jay birds
- Paper and crayons
- Optional: Bird feeder and bird seeds
Activities
- Start by discussing what the student already knows about Blue Jay birds. Encourage them to share what they remember from the video they watched.
- Use the internet or books to find pictures of Blue Jay birds. Show the pictures to the student and ask them to describe the bird's appearance.
- Ask the student to draw a picture of a Blue Jay bird using the paper and crayons. Encourage them to include details such as the bird's blue feathers and crest.
- If possible, set up a bird feeder outside a window where the student can observe birds. Discuss how Blue Jay birds might behave at the feeder and what they might eat.
- Watch a short video or read a book about Blue Jay birds together. Discuss interesting facts about their habitat and behaviors.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Blue Jay birds are beautiful birds with blue feathers and a crest on their head."
- "They live in forests and woodlands, and they build their nests in trees."
- "Blue Jay birds eat different things like insects, nuts, seeds, and even small animals sometimes."
- "They can be very noisy and make different sounds to communicate with each other."
- "Blue Jay birds are smart and can remember where they hide their food."