Easy Bird Feeder Crafts for Kids

Pine Cone Bird Feeder

• Take kids on a nature walk and have them gather a collection of pine cones -- the bigger the cones, the better. Cut lengths of yarn and tie them around the center of each pine cone, creating a loop from which to hang the completed craft. Have kids rub peanut butter on the pine cones, making sure to give it a fairly thick coating. Pour birdseed onto a paper plate and have kids roll the pine cones on the plate -- the birdseed will stick to the peanut butter.

Cereal Bird Feeders

• Use round-shaped cereal pieces, or any type of cereal that has a hole in the center, as the food on this bird feeder. Cut a length of yarn or string and tie a knot in the end of it. Have kids thread the cereal pieces onto the yarn, leaving a small section uncovered at the end. Tie the ends of the yarn together, forming a loop, and hang it from a tree. In addition to creating a simple bird feeder, kids are also exercising their fine motor skills with this craft.

Toilet Paper Tube Feeder

• Make a bird feeder from a toilet paper tube and a paper plate. Cut a half circle, like an arch, in the bottom of the toilet paper tube and allow kids to decorate it with markers, paint, crayons, stickers or any other art supply. Punch two holes, on opposite sides, in the top of the toilet paper tube and thread a piece of yarn or ribbon through it. Tie the yarn or ribbon at the top, creating a loop for hanging the feeder. Line the bottom of the toilet paper tube with craft glue and stick it to the center of a paper plate. Once the glue dries, you can fill the tube with birdseed -- the seed will pour out of the half circle, filling the paper plate. Hang the feeder from a tree branch by the loop of yarn or ribbon. As birds eat the seed, seed will continue to pour of of the toilet paper tube, refilling the paper plate.