Ducks in a Pond

Why

Which bird can walk, swim, and feed itself as soon as it is born? Find out, then have fun tearing bright paper to make this fuzzy, funny, baby bird.


Steps

1. Read about ducks, what they do, where they live, and so much more. Have fun waddling like ducks and making duck sounds. If possible, watch ducks at a pond or farm. Look at pictures of duck bodies, heads, wings, legs, and feet. What shapes do you see? Can you find the breathing holes on the duck’s bill? Look for ears on the duck. Although ducks have no external ears, they hear very well. Now it’s time to show some ducks at a pond. You can use realistic colors or any hues you like!

2. Cover your craft area with newspaper. On white paper, use blue and green Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint and Paint Brushes to create sky and a pond. Air-dry the paint.

3. Tear yellow construction paper into fuzzy shapes for duckling heads, bodies, and wings. Stick them to the painted pond with Crayola Glue Sticks.

4. Fold small bits of orange construction paper scraps in half to create duck bills. Use orange triangles as legs and feet. Tear tiny black pieces for eyes. Glue all the pieces in place. Add details with Crayola Washable Markers to finish your scene.

5. Display your ducks. Each bird has its own expression and personality!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Markers
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Glue Sticks
  • Construction Paper
  • Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper

Where & When

"Parents broke into huge smiles when they saw the comical, assorted ducks lining the hallway under the sign ‘Duck! Here Comes Spring!’"
Kasha N., family child care provider.

"After our preschoolers made fuzzy ducks, they wanted to make fuzzy puppies, fuzzy kittens, fuzzy sheep, and fuzzy frogs! "
Ellory B., nursery school volunteer.


Interesting Info

Ducks are members of the bird family. Most baby birds are born blind, naked, and unable to walk. Baby ducks, or ducklings, however, are able to walk, swim, and pick up their own food as soon as they break their shells open.