Help children recognize and repeat patterns with this hands-on activity featuring North American open-nesting birds that build open cup nests in trees. Kids will observe patterns on task cards and copy them on the included worksheet using bird pieces. This interactive activity supports logical thinking and fine motor skills. A great addition to Montessori-inspired learning, STEM centers, and nature-themed units.

Pair this activity with our Cavity-Nesting Birds Pattern Activity

What’s Included:

✔️ Activity sheet for children to build patterns

✔️ 20 pattern task cards featuring open-nesting birds

✔️ 9 bird cutouts to build patterns:

• Northern Cardinal,

• Blue Jay,

• American Robin,

• American Goldfinch,

• House Finch,

• Mourning Dove,

• Cedar Waxwing,

• Yellow Warbler,

• American Crow.

Teacher Tip: For extra durability, laminate and attach hook-and-loop dots for repeated use.

✔️ 7 PDF included:

• 1 page with the activity sheet
• 1 page with cut-out bird pieces
• 5 pages with pattern cards (4 cards per page, 20 cards total)

✔️ Approximate pattern card size: 3.6 x 5 inches

✔️ File details: English only, not editable

✔️ Ready-to-print PDF (8.5 x 11 inches, color version only)