January 12, 2026|Farm Life, Homeschooling
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! Winter bird watching is one of our favorite homeschool activities right now. From the kitchen window or short outdoor walks, we’re spotting chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and even wild turkey flocks on the land. This week, we’re tying it to Matthew 6:26—“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” It’s a beautiful reminder of YAH’s care. Come see how bird watching is sparking science, math, and faith lessons this week. For labeling feeders or journals, our Custom Slate Plant Marker adapts perfectly!
Our Bird Watching Rhythm
Short 45-60 minute activities each day, plus feeder time.
Monday: Feeder Setup & First Look
Goal: Set up a feeder and observe YAH’s provision.
Materials: Homemade suet or seed, feeder, binoculars (optional), printable observation page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Matthew 6:26 together—YAH feeds the birds.
- Fill a feeder with suet or seed (use farm scraps if possible).
- Hang near a window and watch for 10 minutes.
- Note first birds on printable and color them.
Farm Tie-In: Chickens/ducks at feeders—YAH cares for all.
Tuesday: Sound & Song – Listening for Birds
Goal: Practice listening and identifying sounds.
Materials: Printable sound journal, crayons.
Step-by-Step:
- Review Matthew 6:26—YAH knows every bird call.
- Sit quietly outside or by window, listen for bird sounds.
- Mimic or describe on printable (e.g., “cheep cheep”).
- Draw birds making sounds.
Farm Tie-In: Duck quacks or chicken clucks—YAH’s variety.
Wednesday: Counting Birds – Math in the Air
Goal: Count visitors and practice numbers.
Materials: Printable counting sheet, crayons.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Matthew 6:26—YAH feeds each one.
- Watch feeder for 10 minutes, count birds (1-5).
- Circle numbers on printable.
- Add French numbers (un, deux, trois).
Farm Tie-In: Count wild turkeys if spotted!
Thursday: Flight Patterns – Movement & Drawing
Goal: Observe and draw how birds fly.
Materials: Printable flight page, crayons.
Step-by-Step:
- Review verse—YAH designed flight.
- Watch birds fly to/from feeder.
- Draw flight paths (wavy, straight) on printable.
- Color birds in motion.
Farm Tie-In: Duck waddling vs. flying—YAH’s creativity.
Friday: Thank YAH for Birds – Gratitude Prayer
Goal: Practice thanks and sharing.
Materials: Printable prayer page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Matthew 6:26—we’re valuable to YAH too.
- List birds seen this week.
- Draw thank you picture on printable.
- Pray: “Thank YAH for feeding the birds and us!”
Farm Tie-In: Share suet kindness with birds.
Saturday Wrap-Up & 4-H Tie-In
Family bird share circle—what we learned about YAH’s care. Refill feeders and update 4-H Poultry record with bird notes (wildlife observation bonus).
Bird watching is showing us YAH’s faithful care from Matthew 6:26—every feeder visit a reminder. We’re thankful for these winged teachers!
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