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Wild Aotearoa / Pom-Pom Kiwi Birds

Pom-Pom Kiwi Birds

Children wrap brown wool into pom-poms and add a long card beak and feet to make kiwi birds, learning about this flightless bird of Aotearoa.

How to run it

  1. Share pictures and facts about the kiwi bird.
  2. Children wrap brown wool around a card ring or fork to make a pom-pom.
  3. Tie and cut the pom-pom, then trim it into a round shape.
  4. Glue on a long card beak, feet and eyes.

You will need

  • brown wool
  • card rings or forks
  • card
  • scissors
  • PVA glue
Make it easier or harderYounger children can stuff a paper bag kiwi; older children can wrap thicker pom-poms.
SafetySupervise scissors with younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Making a native bird of Aotearoa supports learning about wildlife and other places.

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