Letter H

Hummingbird

Video: What Happens When You Put a Hummingbird in a Wind Tunnel? | PBS.org New 7/9/24

 

Spanish Owl/Búho Shapes

Spanish Owl/Búho Shapes

Learn your shapes in Spanish by using these cute owl/búho. It includes 12 shapes (rectangle, circle, triangle, square, diamond, heart, oval, star, pentagon, octagon, and hexagon). There are three versions of this: (1.) colored frame in the same color, (2.) color version without the color border, and (3.)  black and white. You can color the black and white version the color you like. Use in your owl, shapes, bird,  Fall units or anytime of the year. They can used in circle time, centers, or any other way you would like to use them. Laminate them for longer use. 

Owl Shapes

Owl Shapes - Color & BW

Learn your shapes by using these cute owls. It includes 12 shapes (rectangle, circle, triangle, square, diamond, heart, oval, star, pentagon, octagon, and hexagon). There are three versions of this: (1.) colored frame in the same color, (2.) color version without the color border, and (3.)  black and white. You can color the black and white version the color you like. Use in your owl, shapes, bird,  Fall units or anytime of the year. They can used in circle time, centers, or any other way you would like to use them. Laminate them for longer use. 

ScienceTrek

Sciencetrek.org is part of Idaho PBS station which includes animals and other science topics.

Owls of North America and their Calls

Owls of North America and their Calls

Tags: bird, birds, owl, owls, bird calls

Symbio Wildlife Park Videos

Symbio Wildlife Park Videos | Facebook

Symbio Wildlife Park | YouTube

Bird: Tufted Titmouse

This is what is on my new bird calendar for January 1 and 2.

Learn more about this bird and hear the bird sound it makes at the below links.

Tufted Titmouse | AllAboutBirds.org

Tufted Titmouse: Audubon.org

Listen to Wren Birds

 Wren Videos | Ranger Rick

Penguin Theme

Interactive
Magellanic Penguins Story Map

Story Corner: Eric Carle Reads - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

This is a clip from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood where Eric Carle reads From Head to Toe.

The full episode is located at the below link. It shows more detail how Eric Carle creates his artwork for "From Head to Toe".

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Talks About Giving and Receiving 1721

Bald Eagle

 

National Emblem of the United States
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. It has been the national emblem of this country since 1782. The bald eagle is not really bald. The word "bald" originates from the word "white headed". This magnificent bird soars high above in the skies from coast to coast of North America. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska (49th state of the United States), all of United States (except Hawaii), and northern Mexico.

Turkey or Eagle?
There are myths that the Wild Turkey was suggested by Benjamin Franklin to be the national bird. However, he had wrote a letter to his daughter on January 26, 1784 from France. (Source: The Eagle, Ben Franklin, and the Wild Turkey | Great Seal) The Bald Eagle became the national emblem on June 20, 1782. (Source: June 20, 1782 American Eagle | Today in History). I am glad the Bald Eagle is the national bird instead of the Wild Turkey. You can read more about the Great Seal of the United States which includes the past and present seal of the United States.

Did you know there is a National Bald Eagle Day?
President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation making June 20 National Bald Eagle Day. This is what President Reagan stated: Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress (SJ. Res. 121), do hereby proclaim June 20, 1982 as "National Bald Eagle Day" and designate the year 1982 as the "Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle." I call upon the people of the United States to join in these observances with appropriate activities in their homes and communities. (Source: Proclamation 4893—Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle and National Bald Eagle Day)

Learn more about the national bird
Bald Eagle: 1782 | Ben's Guide
Our National Symbol | Eagles.org
How did the bald eagle become America’s national bird? | History.com

Learn more about bald eagles
Bald Eagle | All About Birds
Bald Eagles | National Geographic Kids
Bald Eagle | National Geographic

Learn about the bald eagle in videos
All About Bald Eagles for Kids: Animal Videos for Children - FreeSchool

View bald eagles in web cams
National Arboretum Bald Eagle Nest Cam Washington, DC  - There are two web cams.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of my favorite books. I read this book in January of 2014. It has the funniest situations in it. It sure made me laugh (and cry from laughing so hard). I enjoyed it so much that I bought it from Amazon.com.

(Note: This post was originally posted on my Desert Blossom Learning blog. I have added it to this page too.)

Other labels: Mr. Popper's Penguins, penguin theme, penguin theme unit

Owls

There are many type of owls. Some owls are nocturnal (which means they are active during the night). Some owls are diurnal (which means they are active during the day). Three diurnal owls include the Northern hawk-owl, Burrowing Owl, and the Snowy Owl. There might be other owls that are active during the day but you will need to research to find those owls.

Owls
AllAboutBirds (CornellLab)
Owls | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Owls | Oregon
Living With Wildlife: Owls | Washington

Barn Owl
AllAboutBirds: Barn Owl

Barred Owl
AllAboutBirds: Barred Owl
Wikipedia: Barred Owl

Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owls - Athene cunicularia Facts, photos, and owl calls (sounds).
All About Birds: Burrowing Owl
Wikipedia: Burrowing Owl

Great Horned Owl
AllAboutBirds: Great Horned Owl

Horned Owl/Eagle Owl
Owl hooting - YouTube

Snowy Owl
Coloring.ws: Snowy Owl
All About Birds: Snowy Owl
Wikipedia: Snowy Owl

Spotted Owl
AllAboutBirds: Spotted Owl

Owl Cams
Great Horned Owl Cam - AZGFD
Watch Live Barred Owls! Wild Birds Unlimited Barred Owl Cam | Cornell Lab - YouTube

Owl Documentaries
Experiment! How Does An Owl Fly So Silently? | Super Powered Owls | BBC - YouTube
Great Horned Owl on the Hunt | Nat Geo Wild - YouTube

Reading or Story Time
Children enjoy reading books or have books read to them.

Here are some books you can find online or at your local library.

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell (A popular children's book.)
[Read Aloud] Owl Babies by Martin Waddell - YouTube
Owl Babies Picture Book Animation - YouTube

Little Owl's Night Board Book by Divya Srinivasan
Little Owl's Night - Animated - YouTube

Guardians of Ga'Hoole Book Series by Kathryn Lasky

DVDs
You can even watch the movie, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole.

Owl Crafts
Felt Owl Pattern
Flying Owl and A Home for Mr. Owl: Summer Reading 2012 Storytime Brainstorming
Harry Potter Party Owl Balloons
Paper Plate Owl Craft: Mommy Savers
Snowy Owl Winter Craft - This uses a shower sponge (loofah) for the owl's body using white craft paint. You use construction paper for the owls eyes (yellow, white, and black), black for the beak and feet, and brown for the branch the owl is sitting on..  

Coloring Pages
abcteach: Owl Coloring Pages
AFUNK: Owl Coloring Book
Coloring.ws
CyberSleuth Kids: Owl Coloring Page
Owl Coloring Page @ Preschool Coloring Book

Masks
Zoomboomafoo: Moonface the Barn Owl Mask 

Puppets
Colorful Shape Owl Craft for Kids
Paper Bag Animal Puppet - A Fun Owl Craft for Kids 
Snowy Owl Paper Bag Puppet Craft

Bald Eagle Nest in a Saguaro

https://www.abc15.com/news/state/azgfd-spots-first-documented-bald-eagle-nest-in-a-saguaro

Animal Facts, Games, and Videos

Animal Facts
Animal Database - Kids Biology
Kids National Geographic: Animals
Ranger Rick Animals

Animal Facts, Games & Videos
Mr. Nussbaum Science Games
Sheppard Software Animal Games & Facts
Habitats: Smithsonian Science Game
LearningGamesforKids: Animal Games & Videos

Animal Videos
Kids National Geographic Videos