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This engaging early years/KS1 art lesson combines creativity, nature, and kindness to animals. Children explore Claude Monet’s snowy masterpiece The Magpie and learn interesting facts about birds and winter. The lesson encourages observation skills and fine motor development through a hands-on craft activity: making a bird feeder from simple, recycled household materials.

Included are easy-to-follow, printable instructions and fun ideas for decorating the feeder, plus a bonus drawing and colouring activity featuring a magpie. The resource also introduces children to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, linking art appreciation with seasonal learning and science.

Ideal for EYFS, Reception, and KS1 learners (ages 4-7), this cross-curricular lesson supports whole-class, small group, or home education. No specialist materials required—just imagination and kindness! Perfect for teachers and parents seeking a fun, creative way to connect art, nature, and compassion in the classroom or at home.

Notes for teachers:
No specialist materials needed — all crafts use household or recycled items. Perfect for classrooms or home learning. Flexible for 1:1 or group work. Can be used as part of a winter, animals, or kindness theme. Includes a bonus drawing activity for early finishers or extension work.