Feathery Parrot
Why would you group the words Quaker, Hyacinth, and Umbrella together? They are all names of types of parrots. Create colorful parrots without any mess using Color Wonder™ Paints.
1. There are at least 328 species of parrots--cockatoos, lories, lovebirds, macaws, and parakeets. Look at pictures and find real ones to admire if possible. Notice that every parrot has a small head with eyes and a beak. Where are its ears? Parrots have curved torsos, claw feet, wings, and a tail (sometimes a very long one). What colors are their feathers and beaks? What else makes these elegant birds so special?
2. With Crayola Color Wonder™ Markers and Paper, outline a parrot, perhaps sitting on a perch or a tree branch. Fill in the outline using Color Wonder™ Paints. Blend red, blue, and yellow to get a wide variety of bright parrot colors. Use the brush to get different effects--stroke for a feathery look, swirl for a smoother one, dab for a stippled effect. Air-dry the paint.
3. How many different species of parrots are represented by the paintings in your class? Consider making a colorful parrot display with labels!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.
- Follow the seasonal migration of the Orange-Bellied Parrot or another species. How far do some birds fly a season? Watch the movie "Migration" to see a flying company of parrots up close.
- Parrots are great mimics. Some kinds can learn to copy more than 800 words and sounds. Listen to parrot sounds on the Internet. Try mimicking the different sounds. Listen closely!
- Older children may be curious about the illegal parrot smuggling trade. Many endangered parrots are threatened. Seventy-five percent of those captured die before reaching their new home. Brainstorm some ways to help stop the capture of wild parrots.
- Assessment: Did children include the major parts of a parrot in their paintings? Did they use different brush techniques?
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