Looking for resources to help children engage with birds and nature? Here are some resources and tools we have put together. These are suitable either for a classroom setting or individuals and groups of children to play on their own. Feel free to download and put them to good use.
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The Wonder of Birds
'The Wonder of Birds' is a multimedia, mobile-friendly course celebrating the beauty and significance of birds. Curious nature-lovers aged 11 and above can take the course. All you need is basic English literacy and internet access. It is structured into 4 chapters, further subdivided into topics, which create an interconnected journey. This free and self-paced course takes an estimated 3 hours from start to finish. Take it from anywhere, at anytime! Sign up for the course.
Nature Journaling – YBW Short Activities
This nature journaling activity is designed to engage children in observing and documenting the natural world around them. Through this simple yet enriching exercise, young birders will learn how to record their birding experiences and deepen their connection to nature. This short activity is part of our larger Young Birders' Workshop. Download the activity below.
Nature Journaling - YBW Short Activities
Young Birders’ Network Activity Booklet
This is a compilation of all the activity sheets from the Young Birders' Workshop - a four week online engagement that helps young birders expand their interest in birds. The activities in this booklet are designed specifically for 10-13 year old children who have some idea of birds around them. Each activity sheet covers one theme, and has space towards the end to note down one's observations. Buy the booklet here or combine it with flashcards and survivor game in this Early Bird gift pack for children.
Flashcards – What’s that Bird?
A fun, educational card game featuring photographs on one side and information on the other with icons for habitat and food, and a quiz section too. Perfect for use indoors or out in the field, by children or adults (beginner birdwatchers)! Buy the set and watch the instructional videos on how to play games with the set. Click the download link below for a zipped file containing text instructions (pdf) and 10 bird calls to be used for one of the games.
Flashcard Instructions English
Pocket Guides
Handy pocket guides listing common species of a specific region, categorised by habitat and behaviour with symbols indicating further information for quick reference. Easy to use on field and laminated for additional protection, available as English and bi-lingual guides - Buy them here and avail bulk discounts for 50 or more copies. We have 6 pocket guides available in English - Birds of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Nagaland, Northeastern India, Peninsular India, Spiti & Ladakh, and Southern Western Ghats.
Pocket Guides in English
Bird Bingo
A simple ‘Bingo’ game that gets children to explore the outdoors, observe birds and connect with nature. Download the game here or buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy.
Bird Bingo
Nature Alphabets Anchor Charts
B is for Birds - Nature Alphabets Anchor Charts for schools and homes! A for Apple B for Ball, Z for Zebra is a great way to associate and get introduced to the English Alphabet with English words. We thought how wonderful it would be if we designed a few local nature based alphabet charts that can be used in our classrooms and homes! The first in our series of Nature Alphabet charts is designed to make the learner curious and connect with some of the birds that live alongside us while learning the English Alphabet. This is a collaboration between Early Bird and Nature Classrooms. Download the chart below!
Nature Alphabets Anchor Charts
Bird Bingo – High Altitude
A simple ‘Bingo’ game adapted to understand high altitude bird species, based on the Trans-Himalayan region.
Bird Bingo - High Altitude
Bird Survivor Game
Ideal for a group of kids in an outdoor environment, this game can be played anywhere and offers a glimpse into bird behaviour and life cycle, players get an idea of just how hard it is to be a bird! Download the game here or buy our handy 'Educators' Kit' which contains a printed copy. You can also get it as part of our 'Gift Pack' for kids.
Bird Survivor English - updated
Breeding Birds Activity
A simple activity that encourages children to explore the outdoors for signs of breeding birds and understand the diversity in breeding behaviours.
Breeding Birds Activity
Matching Game
A simple match-the-following game through which children learn about bird diets and related adaptations by matching differently shaped beaks with food preferences.
Matching Game - English
Birds Around Us
A poster showcasing the common birds seen around us in India. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format available in multiple languages, or purchase a large-format print version for display. You can also buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy of all posters.
Common Birds_English_QR Poster
Wetland Birds
A poster showcasing the common birds seen in wetland habitats in India. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format available in multiple languages, or purchase a large-format print version for display. You can also buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy of all posters.
Wetland Birds_English_QR Poster
Woodland & Scrubland Birds
A poster showcasing the common birds seen at woodland and scrub habitats in India. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format available in multiple languages, or purchase a large-format print version for display. You can also buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy of all posters.
Woodland Birds_English_QR Poster
Grassland & Farmland Birds
A poster showcasing the common birds seen at farmland and grassland habitats in India. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format available in multiple languages, or purchase a large-format print version for display. You can also buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy of all posters.
Grassland Birds_English_QR Poster
Birds Around Human Habitation
A poster showcasing the common birds seen around human habitations in India. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format available in multiple languages, or purchase a large-format print version for display. You can also buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy of all posters.
Human Habitation Birds_English_QR Poster
Birds of Nagaland
A poster showcasing the common birds seen around in Nagaland. Get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive format , or download a large-format version for display.
Birds of Nagaland_English_QR Poster
Join the Dots – House Crow and Large-billed Crow
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots House Crow and Large-billed Crow
Join the Dots – House Sparrow
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots House Sparrow
Join the Dots – Common Tailorbird
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Common Tailorbird
Join the Dots – Jungle Babbler
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Jungle Babbler
Join the Dots – Common Myna
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Common Myna
Bird Attendance Sheet
Which birds do you share your environment with? Find out by conducting a roll call for birds! Print this sheet and have fun with daily observations designed to document birds around your home or school.
Bird Attendance Sheet
Join the Dots – Cattle Egret
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Cattle Egret
Join the Dots – Purple Sunbird
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Purple Sunbird
Join the Dots – Black Kite
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here.
Join the Dots Black Kite
Join the Dots – Bulbul
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here or buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy.
Join the Dots Bulbul
Join the Dots – Kingfisher
Join the dots activity to help children learn bird identification through art. Download the game here or buy our handy 'Educators Kit' which contains a printed copy.
Join the Dots Kingfisher
Colouring Pages
Here’s your chance to bring these wonderful Indian birds to life by colouring them in!
Colouring Pages
Folk Art – Create your own Bird
Pick up your pencils and create your own bird art, let’s take inspiration from the beautiful Forest Wagtail!
Folk Art
Learn About Birds
Are you new to bird watching? Want to learn more about our feathered friends? Dive into this series of videos designed especially for beginner birders.
Jigsaw Puzzle – Migratory Birds
Put that grey matter to the test with this 40 piece jigsaw puzzle depicting select migratory birds of India. A showcase of five migrant species that winter in our wetlands, this puzzle is beautifully illustrated by Abhisheka K. and makes for a wonderful gift for anyone (child or adult) interested in birds! Currently out of stock. You can also get to know each bird by listening to their calls in this interactive poster format.