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Create a beautiful bird using paper plates and colorful paints. You can make many different kinds of birds, like a robin, cardinal, blue jay, or hummingbird! This craft is a fun way to learn about the birds that live around us.

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Make the rocking body

Fold the paper plate in half As pictured, use the scotch tape to adhere the clothespins to the inside of the folded plate. These will give weight to the front end of the bird so that he will rock more effectively. Use the hole punch to make holes in the plate as pictured.

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