Birds On A Branch Art Project

This is a super cute project that is ideal for small hands. I did it twice with Kindergarten classes. Below you’ll see two versions. There is one that requires cutting and gluing (blue background) and one that is simpler (white background).

You can do this in small groups to allow for more control and offer more support or if you have a more independent class, you can do it as a whole group activity.

Timeline:

*Both versions will require two sessions, one for painting, one for details

Version 1 (white background) - 10-20 min + 10-20 min

Version 2 (blue background) - 10-20 min + 30 min

Supplies version 1

• White paper

• Scissors

• Glue stick

• Sharpie

Supplies version 2

• White paper

• Scissors

• Glue stick

• Sharpie

• Blue construction paper

• Brown construction paper

• White paint

• Cotton ball

Teacher prep

• Cut white and blue paper lengthwise for long strips

Steps version 1

1. Paint three circles side by side. I recommend choosing three different colours

2. Leave to dry

3. Using a Sharpie, draw a branch, legs and faces on the birds

   *We talked about options for eyes, beaks, branches etc to help inspire

Steps version 2

1. Paint three circles side by side. I recommend choosing three different colours

2. Leave to dry

3. Cut out the circles and create a branch.

4. Glue the circles and branch onto the blue background.

5. Using a Sharpie, draw a branch, legs and faces on the birds

   *We talked about options for eyes, beaks, branches etc to help inspire

6. Use a cotton ball dipped in paint to make fluffy clouds