Birdhouse

Kit for self-assembly birdhouse made of light wood with 25 mm hole. Instructions included.

Build an adorable little birdhouse using glue and nails. This activity helps to develop both hand-eye coordination and precision – and if you follow the instructions on the back of the package, you'll work safely and easily. You can then decorate the birdhouse with paint or a pyrography tool – or leave it as is and go for the more natural look.

Hang the finished birdhouse in the garden so that the birds have a safe place to eat. Watch the birds in action from your window and talk and read about the different species that come to visit.

• This kit focuses on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 15, which aims to protect, restore and support the sustainable use of animal and plant life. This creative activity can lead to lots of educational conversations about life on land – and how we can take better care of it together.