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Backyard Birds Lap ~n~ Note

                        

Since I have no way of knowing what birds are going to visit our feeder each day, I decided to make a set of templates that can be used with any bird.  I made these templates simple so that my son can do this project without much help from me as we work to move toward more independence and ownership of learning.

Here is how I envision this project~
1.  My son will choose a lay-out page, and I will print it on cardstock for him.
2.  When he spies a bird in our yard or at one of the feeders, he will draw a picture (or find a photo to cut/paste) of the bird; this will go in the box on the lay-out page. 
3.  He will choose 3-4 more templates to go with this bird.  It will require him to watch the bird closely (to hear it's song and to complete an observation book); it will also require some simple research skills as he looks up information about the bird in a spotter's guide or other source.
4.  The completed page will get three hole punched and placed in a notebook. 
5.  He will continue the process with another bird on another day.

Mom, you may want to consider creating your own Backyard Bird Lap ~n~ Note alongside your student.  It will encourage your student to see you excited about learning!   

Templates
Created by Ami

Each file contains multiple books for the same purpose.  I did this for variety and fun; it will allow diversity among your pages.  You will also find some extra clip-art and graphics along the way; use this to decorate your pages or to make more minit books.

Sample Lap ~N~ Note Lay-outs

  

  

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