Colorful Bird Cut and Paste Worksheet for Preschoolers

How to use this worksheet

Cut out the provided bird shapes along their dotted lines, keeping the pieces organized so none get lost. Glue each shape onto the designated area of the page, following the example image to see where the body, wings, and other parts belong. Work through the pieces one at a time, checking the picture as you go rather than gluing everything at once. Let your child color the bird and add extra details once assembly is complete.

Materials needed

• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil or Marker (optional)

Extension activities

• 1Go on a bird walk and look for real birds, noticing their colors and shapes.
• 2Make a simple bird feeder out of a pinecone and birdseed to attract real visitors.
• 3Talk about the different colors on the finished bird and name each one out loud.
• 4Draw a nest or a tree branch for the bird to perch on.
• 5Look up pictures of a few brightly colored real birds, like a parrot or peacock, and compare them.