With just a couple of tools and one board, your family can work together to create a DIY bird box. Building your own birdhouse is a great activity to do with your family. Older children can help with measuring and cutting with a saw. Younger children can practice using a hammer. It is also a great STEM activity.
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Create Your Very Own Bird Box at Home!
Looking for an engaging weekend activity? This simple DIY project is for you!
With just a couple of tools and one board, your family can work together to create a DIY bird box. Building your own bird house is a great activity to do with your family. Older children can help with measuring and cutting with a saw. Younger children can practice using a hammer. It is also a great STEM activity. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. A DIY building project includes both engineering and math while being engaging and fun!
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Step 1: Gather your supplies
Collect Materials:
- 1 board 3/4" x 3.5" x 40"
- 13 nails
Collect Tools:
- 1 hammer
- 1 1-inch drill bit
- Drill
- Tape measure or ruler
- Square
- Pencil
- Saw
- Two clamps
Step 2:
- Measure and cut six pieces from your board. These will be your front, back, top, bottom, and sides.
Step 3:
- Measure and drill the hole for your bird to enter.
Step 4:
- Nail the pieces together.
Congratulations, you have completed your birdhouse!
Find Your Passion With a Career Readiness Program at Reach Cyber Charter School!
At Reach Cyber Charter School, we prepare students for life beyond high school, whether that’s the workforce, trade school, or college. Reach’s comprehensive Career Readiness programs are designed to help them explore interests, build real-world skills, and step confidently into their future. The career exploration begins in kindergarten with career kits and events.
Carpentry is just one of many Career Course Programs offered to students. Students of all ages at Reach have the opportunity to join our carpentry instructor at an in-person event to build a more detailed version of the bird box above! This camp allows students to explore carpentry as a possible career. High School students can then join the Carpentry Course Program, which equips high school students with woodworking and construction skills through hands-on, comprehensive coursework.
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FAQs
What ages can help build the bird box?
Older children can help with measuring and cutting with a saw. Younger children can practice using a hammer.
Why is this a STEM activity?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. A DIY building project includes both engineering and math while being engaging and fun.
How can my student explore carpentry with Reach Cyber?
Students of all ages can join an in-person carpentry event to build a more detailed bird box. High school students can then join the Carpentry Course Program for hands-on woodworking and construction skills.
Where can I learn more about Reach Cyber Charter School?
Join one of Reach’s weekly Virtual Information Sessions.
