In the joy-filled, sunny days of summer, one of the best activities you can share with your children is encouraging a connection with nature. But how can you do that, especially when everyone is juggling with the distractions of modern life? Well, our fun and educational DIY project – Making Peanut Butter Bird Seed Bagels – is an amazing start!
Not only does this simple diy bird feeder project help your kids interact with nature in a meaningful way, but it also presents a beautiful opportunity for parents and children to bond.
All while fostering a sense of respect for our feathered friends and the environment at large. Who knew bird watching could be such a wonderful shared experience?
The Benefits of the Craft
This DIY bird feeder project provides an amazing set of benefits. Firstly, it nurtures an appreciation for wildlife in your little ones. Watching the birds flock to the homemade feeder will make them realize that they too, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in other creatures’ lives.
Secondly, the activity can encourage a discussion about different bird species, their habits, and importance to our ecosystem. This can help your kids build their knowledge about the environment while developing their empathy for living beings.
And on top of that, while making the bird feeders, children can hone their fine motor skills as they spread the peanut butter, press the bagels into the birdseed, and thread the twine. It’s not only fun and educational, but also a great workout for little hands.
So Let’s Get Started!
Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with your children? The process is simple, and the supplies are things you probably already have in your pantry. Here’s how you can create these delightful bird feeders.
How To Make the DIY Bird Feeder Step By Step Directions
Wondering how to make an easy bird feeder with the kids? We will show you in this simple tutorial.
Supplies
The supplies listed below are easy to find in your local grocery store, but if you need to order online you can also find them on Amazon – you could stock up on a big bag of wild bird seed mix, or even explore different flavours and varieties and see what the birds in your garden prefer.
How to Make a DIY Bird Feeder With Kids
This delightful DIY project will have both you and your kids chirping with joy! Our Peanut Butter Bird Seed Bagel Feeder uses simple pantry items to create a feast for your feathered friends.
Engage with your children in a fun, educational activity that encourages respect for nature and wildlife. In just a few easy steps, you'll make a bird feeder that attracts various species to your backyard, offering endless bird-watching fun.
It's a hands-on way to build fine motor skills, learn about birds and ecosystems, and enjoy quality time together as a family. Get ready to spread the joy (and peanut butter)!
Materials
- 2 mini bagels
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup birdseed
- 4 – 10 inch pieces of twine
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Preparation: Start by gathering all of your supplies.
You will need about 1 cup of birdseed in a bowl. This will be the exterior of your bird feeders, so ensure the bowl is wide enough to fit the bagel halves. 
- Slice the Bagels: Take the mini bagels and slice each into two halves. This way, each bagel can make two bird feeders.
- Apply Peanut Butter: Now it's time for a bit of messy fun! Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on the cut side of each bagel half. Make sure to cover the whole surface as this acts as the glue for our birdseed.
- Add Birdseed: Once your bagel halves are peanut butter coated, set each half, peanut butter side down, into the bowl of birdseed. Gently press down to ensure the birdseed sticks to the peanut butter.
- String the Bagels: After the bagel halves are covered in birdseed,
thread a piece of twine through the hole in the middle of each bagel. Tie the ends of the twine in a secure double knot. This will allow you to hang the feeders from a tree branch. 
- Hang and Observe: Once the two bagel bird feeders are ready, you're ready to go outside and hang them up. You will have two mini bagel bird feeders looking like this
You're ready to head outside and h ang your DIY bird feeders on a tree and wait for the birds to discover their tasty treat. 
This might be the most exciting part! You and your children can watch as various species come to enjoy the feast you've provided. 
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
This includes gathering all of your materials and setting up your workspace.
Active Time: 20 minutes
From spreading the peanut butter on the bagel halves to pressing them into the birdseed and tying the twine, you should expect this activity to take around 20 minutes. This can vary depending on the age and skill level of the children involved.
Additional Time: This refers to the time it takes for the birds to discover the feeders and start using them. It can range from a few hours to a couple of days. During this time, you can observe the feeders with your children and watch as they become a hub of bird activity.
Total Time: Approximately 30 minutes of hands-on work, with additional passive time for bird watching.
So, there you have it. An enjoyable, educational, and simple DIY bird feeder project that you and your children will love. Not only does it foster an appreciation for wildlife, but it also provides an excellent opportunity for parent-child bonding.
And remember, every small effort counts in preserving and respecting the wonderful world we live in.
This activity would be great to tie in with Earth Day, but works well at any time of the year.
You can make bird feeders for our bird friends no matter the season, spring, summer, autumn or winter – and observe the different birds you see in your back garden at different times of the year.
Embrace nature with your kids by creating a DIY Peanut Butter Bird Seed Bagel Feeder. This fun, educational project not only fosters an appreciation for wildlife but also helps to develop fine motor skills. Enjoy quality family time and bird-watching in your backyard.
More Nature Crafts and Activities With Kids
Explore the beauty of nature with your little ones through a wide range of engaging crafts and activities.
From creating a terrarium to making sun prints, there are countless opportunities for hands-on learning and fun.
Dive in and let your children’s natural curiosity flourish with these imaginative projects.
- Make a Terrarium
- Make a Journey Stick
- Make a Mini Greenhouse
- Make a Pressed Flowers Sun Catcher
- Make Sun Prints
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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