Bird watching

Arrange a visit to the local wood to excite and engage children in finding out more about birds. Use the painting `Path in the Woods´ as a source of inspiration for practical work. Children can let their senses guide them into making observations and new discoveries.

Teaching Outcomes
To use the painting Path in the Woods as a starting point for practical work and use Art and sensory observations to develop imagination and ideas.
To use video clips and first hand observations to learn about British birds.

Children will:

• Use the painting Path in the Woods as a starting point for practical work.
• Use art and sensory observations to develop imagination and ideas.
• Use video clips and first hand observations to learn about British birds.
• Use their senses to compare different textures, sounds and smells.

• Bird spotting sheet

• A collection of natural materials
• Magnifying glasses

''Path in the Woods' by Vincent Van Gogh from vangoghgallery.com

From rspb.org.uk website
Garden birds information
Wildlife action awards
RSPB living classroom
RSPB bird identifier