Did you know that December 21st was officially the first day of the WINTER season? There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter, and they each last about three months. Winter can be very cold, and certain regions of the United States can experience snow during this season. Want to learn more about the Winter season? Read a digital book on Bookflix and learn fascinating facts about Winter. We wear thick jackets, hats, gloves, and boots to keep warm during this season. My favorite time of year is the end of Summer and the beginning of Fall. The air is cool and breezy, and I can enjoy the scenery of Fall leaves. I know many friends who absolutely love the Winter season. Just as we enjoy the seasons, our furry friends do too on Kanopy Kids. Enjoy an adventure with Little Bear and his friends (Owl, Hen, Duck & Cat) as they play hide and seek in the forest. Want more cozy reads? Check out some of these cool reads on COSMOS. While you’re enjoying a winter day, let us create a fun Winter scene painting. 

Did you know that August is known as the peak season for butterflies? Butterflies are found all over the world and they range in many different shapes and sizes. Butterflies have their own unique patterns on top of their wings. Did you know butterflies are pollinators too? If you find yourself in Washington, D.C., and are in the area, take a stroll through the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Butterfly Pavilion. Head on over to Bookflix and read how a butterfly comes to be. Place Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay on hold via COSMOS to see how a community comes together to transform a community park into a butterfly haven. Create a stunning butterfly craft of your own with materials you may have on hand at home. 

Make a cute bird feeder for the birds you see in your yard with the simple materials you have on hand. For those birds who do stay behind, food is hard to find in the colder seasons. They will be happy and thankful. Did you know that not all birds migrate south for the winter?  Migrate means to move from one region to another according to the seasons. Watch here on Kanopy Kids on why birds migrate and why it is important for their species. Migrating birds can travel thousands of miles until they meet the need to settle. Migrating also helps the environment by bringing new species of birds to the area every year. This little birdie can not decide which direction she wants to travel in here on COSMOS. Read on to see which direction she picks.  Check out this neat website called Bird Cast, where you can see what types of birds are traveling according to the region where you live. Just add a few missing information, such as your state and zip code, maybe you might spot a unique bird in your yard!

Step 1:

Thread the Cheerios on the pipe cleaner until it’s full.

Step 2:

Bring the ends of the pipe cleaner together and twist it close.

Step 3:

Shape your pipe cleaner to any shape you like, such as a circle, square, heart, oval, etc.

Step 4:

Cut a piece of twine about 4-5 inches long and tie it around your feeders to hang.

Step 5:

Hang your bird feeders on a tree branch.