Connecting children to birds
Across cultures, stories often serve as mirrors reflecting human behaviour and emotions. Two folktales about birds from India, one from West Bengal and the other from Manipur, share a common theme: the cruelty of a mother-in-law toward her daughter-in-law. Keep reading and get to know the birds we’re talking about and their backstories.
As part of the #YoungBirdersChallenge that took place in the last week of December 2024, we received some beautiful entries. Two young birders, Magizh C T and Abhinav Raha, have shared their thoughtful contributions with us. In this post, we take a closer look at their nature journals.
On August 24, 2024, we hosted a “How to be a Birding Buddy” workshop in Bangalore with 21 participants. The event featured interactive activities like bird sketching, games, and group discussions, all aimed at enhancing nature education. Participants reported increased confidence in engaging children through bird-themed sessions after the workshop.
Ashwin Baindur is a nature educator from Pune and mentor and founder of The Painted Storks Nature Club for children. He helps children discover the ecological linkages in their surroundings and wants them to learn about the local biodiversity. He believes that children are active participants in this world and can make a difference.
Meet Mahesh Yamoji, a nature educator from Karnataka who works to create awareness about birds among high school students. He feels that it is most important to learn to love birds, as there is no conservation without love. He currently works at the Karnataka Folklore University in Gotagodi village, Shiggavi taluk, Haveri district, Karnataka.
Mihir Pathak is an educator and writer from Vadodara, Gujarat. He has been using different experiential tools, such as theatre, inquiry-based projects, and nature-based activities, to facilitate learning journeys with children for many years. He believes that transformation happens through relationships—the relationship between a child and a teacher.
Have you ever considered organising a bird walk? It’s an amazing way to connect children with nature and discover the fascinating world of birds right in your own backyard. We can help take your bird walk to the next level. Here’s how you can collaborate with us for bird walks.
Exposing children to the wonders of nature brings numerous benefits, from fostering curiosity to promoting physical activity and emotional well-being. […]
Sabina Fathima is an educator from Chennai. She curates experiential learning journeys for children through interdisciplinary projects. She is the founder of Sunnyside, a micro school that runs in the format of a learning centre. In her school, learning happens in a non-coercive and pressure-free environment, beyond textbooks and curriculums.
Are you passionate about nature and eager to share that passion with others? Becoming a nature educator can be a […]