Peacocks are large, colorful birds known for their iridescent blue and green feathers and distinctive fan-shaped tail feathers, which they display during courtship rituals. Males are called peacocks, while females are actually called peahens.
After reading the great children books we review below let the children make this 3D peacock made out of cardboard.
You Will Need:
Peacock Children’s Books Listed Below
Printer Paper
Printer
Mini Mad Things Peacock Template
Cardboard from Recycling Bin
X-Acto Knife and Scissor
Pastels, Markers, or Paint Pens
What to Do:
1. Read children’s books about peacocks like listed below.
2. Print out peacock template from Mini Mad Things.
3. Trace the templates onto cardboard. Cut it out with scissors and X-Acto knife.
4. Allow the child to decorate the peacock with pastels, paint, and/or markers.
5. Once dry assemble the peacock using the slots.
Our Peacock Children’s Book Choices:
“Birds of a Feather” by Sita Singh
Mo is not like all the other peacocks. His white feathers stand out in a sea of green and blue feathered friends. Although the other birds are kind and inclusive, Mo feels self-conscious about not fitting in with the others. On the day of the big peacock party, a storm threatens to ruin the celebration. Mo finds a way to hold his head high and save the day by spreading his large, white wings.
“Can You Dance Like a Peacock?” by Rekha S. Rajan
A fantastic books that shows all the different ways animals communicate with one another through dance and movement. Peacocks stand proud and spread their feathers before they strut. Kids will get a kick out of seeing dolphins wiggle, flamingoes march, and all kinds of other fun moves.
“Flora and the Peacocks” by Molly Idle
A stunningly illustrated, wordless picture book about a lovely dance between Flora and two peacocks. Flora learns early on that there is a tricky balancing act with three dancers, requiring her to pay equal attention to each of her partners. What unfolds across the pages is an utterly beautiful dance which mimics complicated social interactions and friendships.
“The King of the Birds” by Acree Graham Macam
A little girl is over the moon when she finds a peacock to live among her collection of birds. She is eager to watch her new friend show of his impressive feathers, but the peacock does not cooperate. The girl organizes a parade, feeds the peacock flowers, and allows him to play in the trees. Throughout all of these activities, the stubborn peacock keeps his feathers tucked tight, hidden from view. Finally, the little girl comes up just the right way to motivate him. She brings home a queen peahen to her flock, and it is at that moment the peacock boastfully spreads his feathers.
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