Period Activity Resources

Morning
Work
Period 1 Bird Feeder Peanut Butter
https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/toilet-paper-roll-bird-feeders/ Craft/Popsicle
DIRECTIONS: Sticks
1. Using a popsicle stick, cover outside of toilet paper roll with peanut butter. Bird seed
2. Roll the peanut butter covered toilet paper roll in the bird seed until covered. Cardboard rolls
3. Thread a piece of twine through the toilet paper roll and knot. Twine
4. Hang where birds can enjoy.

Period 2 Seed Bombs Materials:

https://woodlarkblog.com/diy-wildflower-seed-bombs/ – non-toxic air
How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs: dry clay, like
Step 1: How to add dried flowers this one
Roll a small amount of clay into a ball, then press it down flat. You want a ratio of about 4 – native
parts clay to 1 part soil/compost. If you are adding decorative dried flowers to the wildflower
outside, attach them to the side facing up by pressing them into the clay. Flip over. Add seeds
soil or soil/compost (I mix equal parts compost and soil. If you do not have compost just – organic
use soil) on top, followed by a pinch of seeds. potting soil
Step 2: How to form the seed bomb – organic
Seal the opening of the clay by pinching it shut, encasing the soil and seed mixture within compost
the clay. Gently re-roll into a ball if necessary. Repeat with remaining materials. Place on (optional)
parchment paper or cardboard and let dry. This could take a day or two depending on – dried flowers
how humid it is where you live. Once they are completely dry they can be stored in a cool, (optional)
dry and dark place until you are ready to use them.
Step 3: How to use your seed bombs
Plant in early spring or during autumn. Simply toss them into hard to reach areas and wait
a few weeks after a good rainfall for them to sprout. You can also use these in your
garden by placing them on the soil surface and watering them frequently for a few weeks
until the clay washes away and the seeds begin to germinate.

Recess
Period 3 Grass Heads Old nylon
https://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/grass-heads.html stockings or
pantyhose.
Instructions Knee highs and
Step 1: Cut off a 20cm section of stocking that includes the toe. (You pop socks,
could also use a "tube section" that doesn't include the toe - you'd work great.
just have to tie a knot in one end to close it, then turn it inside-out to Grass seeds: a
hide the knot.) small "lawn
repair kit"
Step 2: Stretch the stocking over a large cup or mug, and spoon in which has
about 2 teaspoons full of grass seeds. seeds pre-
mixed with
Step 3: Pack in some sawdust or potting soil. Aim slow-release
for the head to be roughly tennis ball sized. fertilizer.
Sawdust or
Step 4: Tie a knot to close the end. No need to potting mix for
cut off the dangly bit. stuffing. Small
yoghurt pot .
Step 5: You can make a bulbous nose or ears by grabbing a bit of Decorations .
stocking and twisting. Fasten the base of the nose with some thread Goggly eyes
or a small rubber band. and fabric
scraps for the
Step 6: Decorate! Use fabric scraps or permanent markers to heads,
decorate the face, and coloured paper to make the yoghurt container coloured paper
into a dress or a suit or whatever you like - get creative! Just make for the bodies,
sure that any glues or markers you use for the head are waterproof. pipe-cleaners
for
spectacles...
Water-proof
glue
Period 4 Watch documentaries from last term
(https://sites.google.com/mundaringcc.wa.edu.au/year-4-2022/documentaries) or
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/convict-kids (HASS Topic related)
Lunch
Period 5 Indonesian
Period 6 Watch Magic School Bus – Rocks and Rolls