Today we noticed that the squirrels outside are starting to gather things for the winter. So, I thought we should help them with some squirrel feeders.
First I collected some materials that we would need. I got some pop bottles (we used the 1L ones), cleaned them, cut the tops off and some holes in the sides. Then I cut up some papers for the kids to glue onto it, and collected some Halloween/Fall stickers as well. You will also need glue, a string- to hang the feeder from the tree, and some peanuts.
First I had the kids decorate the outside with the paper.
Then we tied the string on and added some stickers.
And then we added the peanuts.
And now they are ready to hang in the tree outside for the hungry squirrels.
While we were making these we were talking about hibernation, what other things squirrels eat, and where they live! The kids can't wait to see the squirrels come and get the peanuts!
You can also make this a bird feeder, you could even add popsicle sticks, and use bird seed!
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