Inspired by I Heart Crafty Things
This craft is perfect for teaching kids about recycling while creating something vibrant.
Supplies Needed:
- Old newspaper
- Watercolors or tempera paints (Rainbow colors)
- Cardstock (Black for the background, white and yellow for eyes/beak)
- Scissors and Glue
Quick Steps:
- Paint the News: Have the kids paint large sections of newspaper in various bright colors. Let it dry completely.
- Cut the Feathers: Cut the painted newspaper into semi-circles or “u” shapes to act as feathers.
- Build the Body: Cut a large oval out of plain newspaper for the body and layer the colorful “feathers” from the bottom up.
- Add the Wise Eyes: Owls are known for those huge eyes! Cut two large white circles and two smaller black circles. Glue them near the top.
- The Beak: A small orange or yellow triangle completes the face.
💡 Did You Know? (Owl Edition)
While the kids are crafting, you can drop these fun facts to answer those “mysterious” owl questions:
- Are they really wise? In mythology, yes! But in reality, they aren’t necessarily smarter than other birds. They are just very patient hunters.
- What do they see at night? Their eyes are shaped like tubes (not spheres), which act like binoculars. They can’t move their eyes, which is why they have to turn their entire heads!
- Silent Flight: Owl feathers have special “fringes” that muffle the sound of air passing through, making them nearly silent when they fly.