Bird migrations

Children pretend to be migrating storks flying from Poland to Africa and back in a movement game.

Steps

1. We trace the annual migration route of storks on a globe map.
2. The classroom becomes a map: one end is Poland, the other Africa, with obstacles between.
3. Children 'glide' over mountains (high leaps) and cross sea expanses (tiptoe sprinting).
4. They return in spring and build sturdy circular nests inside floor hoops.

Tip: Conclude by showing a live bird nest webcam streaming storks returning in spring.

Materials needed

• Hula hoops / gym hoops (5 pieces)