Intro
Spring is a time for celebrating new life! In this activity children will make pots
resembling adorable baby birds that they may use for Easter baskets, supply holders or
any number of things. A terrific introduction to the colors and symbols of spring!

Set Up ideas
Make this an open-ended craft by providing a buffet of additional craft supplies. Add
poms, wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners and more for one-of-a-kind birds of all unique sorts.

Let’s Get Started
To make these charming chick pots, you'll need to gather the following materials: papiermâché
flowerpots, paint, wiggly eyes, feathers and construction paper in bright spring
colors. Feel free to incorporate additional collage materials.

Tips and Tricks
We used BioColor® in turquoise and yellow to paint our flower pots. For a thicker coat,
let the paint dry thoroughly before adding another layer. You may wish to break this
activity into two sessions.

Follow up Activity
These charming little pots make for great Easter baskets! Hide mini Easter eggs outside or
around the room and fill your chirpy little pot to the brim with the goodies that you find!

Steps:

1. Paint your papier-mâché flowerpot in bright spring colors. Feel free to experiment with
   spraying, brushing or using textured sponges. Once you are done painting, allow the pots
   to dry.
2. Cut foam or construction paper into beaks and strips of wavy hair. Adhere the hair along
   the inside of the pot, and the beak and eye stickers on the outside.
3. Glue feathers around the face and elsewhere around the outside of the pot to give some
   fluffy texture to your bird. Now’s the time to add any other decorative materials that you’d
   like.
4. Fill your flower pot with recyclable paper grass in bright spring colors such as pink, blue
   and green. Add Easter candy and Easter eggs or take your basket along for an Easter egg
   hunt!