Joseys Art School Episode #54 Birdhouses Kids Art Lesson Symmetry Montessori Art Lesson Plan

 

 

Birdhouses are cozy, man-made wooden boxes that help cavity-nesting birds like bluebirds, wrens, and chickadees stay safe from bad weather and predators. [1, 2, 3]

No Perches Needed

Real birdhouses do not need perches outside the door.
Birds can easily cling to the wood to fly inside.
Leaving the perch off actually stops predators like cats or bigger birds from holding on and stealing baby birds

 

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Josey's Art School Episode #29 Dandelions Beginner Art Journal Pages Kids Classes

 

Dandelions are tough little plants with sunny yellow heads! Their name means "lion's tooth" in French because of their jagged leaves, and every part of the plant is useful. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Built-in Parachutes

Each fluffy white puffball holds many tiny seeds.
Every single seed has a small feathery umbrella.
The wind catches these parachutes to fly far away. [1, 2, 3]

Sleepy Flowers

Dandelions love the warm sun.
They open their bright petals in the morning.
They close up tight at night or when it is dark. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Super-Long Roots

Dandelions have a long main root called a taproot.
This root can grow deep underground like an anchor.
It helps the plant survive dry days and bounce back after being mowed

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