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Birds

Don’t fill January with too many plans. Take time to watch the birds either from a window or while you're outside. Think about the questions your children ask or the comments they make. Use this as a starting point for a bird provocation.

1. “A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. ‘Chinese proverb

Hum a tune, whistle a melody or sing your heart out.

Take some time this morning to listen to the bird song. Nature often reminds us how wonderful the world is even when things feel tough or out of our control.

Nature also reminds us that nothing is ever constant in this world and is forever changing. If time’s are hard for you right now know that this time will pass soon.

1. Survey the birds in your garden or your local area with a bird spotting sheet
2. Make pine cone bird feeders
3. Get up early and listen to the bird song with a mug of hot tea
4. Set up a story crate around birds with books and small world props.
5. He...