The Wonder of Birds

  

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:26,33 KJV

A bluebird clung to the very tip of a greening maple tree. Stretching his neck, he sang a sweet trill as he fanned his blue tail feathers. 

A pee-wee sat on the fence, wagging its tail up and down, seeming to balance, then darted off to dance with a bug before snatching it in mid-air.

A wren darted among the awnings, fussing over nothing, its tail pointing upward until it began the fuss, and then with every sound, its tail flapped down like a paddle. 

Each bird is different from the other, yet all are a part of the bird family. Each doing a job, attracting a mate, building homes, and feeding upon God's provision. Each one fulfilling its purpose, while we seem to wander aimlessly in search of we know not what. The birds are not laying up treasures or seeking out fame, but rather raising up another generation to praise God's name each morning and quietly chirp in thankfulness each night.

Father God, help me trust your loving care for each day and seek your kingdom above all. In Jesus name. Amen

Hey Kids:

Has God shown you a purpose for your life? 

What talents do you have? Are you working to improve those talents for the Lord?

What are you noticing from God's creation? Does the behavior of the animals and plants help you see God's purpose for them? 

This week, try making a chart of the different birds you see returning to or passing through your area. What are you observing?

•  Are they searching for nesting places? What's in their beaks? 
• Are they in flocks, resting and scrounging for food before traveling on? 
• Are they going through courtship rituals? You may see a male cardinal feeding his female.

Keeping records of the migration and feeding habits of birds and other animals in your area is one way of learning to record and read statistics (math skills) or for little ones, it's simply learning to count, add, and record. 

Learning can be fun and interesting. 

Older kids may want to try drawing the birds and researching wing patterns and how they help birds fly. 

For more ideas on homeschooling with the birds, http://wonderfilleddays.com is my go-to resource.