By: Charlene Sacher
Grade 1/2 Multiage Teacher
General Vanier
Together with our 7-8 learning buddies, the grade 1-2 class were busy learning about animals that stay in Manitoba for the winter and the adaptations that are needed to survive and thrive in our cold climate. Using our sunflowers and other seeds from our summer garden, we created bird feeders that animals can enjoy. Students worked together to plan and come up with a list of materials needed. Some made their feeders out of cut up fruit, pine cones, or empty toilet paper rolls. Students gathered the seeds from the flowers that were harvested in our garden in the fall, many students used wow butter or sun butter (to be nut safe) and created feeders to set up around the school. The squirrels and birds have been busy nibbling away on them the last couple of weeks. A fun and easy way to bring more wildlife back into the school yard. Please watch the video if you would like to see one way to create a simple bird feeder for your own classroom.
