Helping Kids Through a Move

December 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on helping kids through a move. The average American moves to a new home over 11 times in their lifetime. Moving is always a big decision, especially if you’re moving to a new state or even a new country. For adults, the experience can be daunting. But for children, it can be a source of stress and anxiety as they have no control over what happens. 

Unfortunately, children often feel trapped by a big move. Sometimes moving comes out of the blue, and they don’t understand why it is happening or how to cope. As a parent, you have a responsibility to make things as smooth and stress-free as possible for your children. 

 

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Helping Kids Through a Move

 

Address the situation honestly

Ideally, you don’t want to leave it until the last minute. You have to be honest and upfront about the move. If the family is planning to relocate in a different city or state, have a conversation with your child.  Let them know what is happening and when as soon as possible. It is even more important to be up front and honest in a case where only one of the parents will be moving with them, such as following a separation.

Your child needs to understand that it isn’t their fault. More importantly, you need to reassure them that their parents will always be there for them, even if they live in different houses. You can also take the time to discuss what their bedroom will look like in a new home. In a divorce, the child can share their life between both homes, which means they have two bedrooms.

 

Dealing with removal stress

Moving is synonymous with packing. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of packing and the task can take up a lot of your time.  So, give your kids a chance to spend time with their other family members or friends. Also, it can be helpful to keep things hassle-free by reaching out to a professional removal company. They can pack and ship your belongings for you. For long-distance moves, you can even consider car shipping services to your new address, so you don’t have to drive across the country! Ultimately, when you’ve got the move under control, you’re in a better position to arrange a goodbye party for your kid. 

 

 

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Make sure there will be memories

It is terrifying to leave the friends they’ve made behind. So, it is important to reach out to friends, neighbors and teachers as soon as you know the move is happening. You can plan a going-away party for your child (and even yourself). Don’t forget to bring a book to collect all addresses and contact details.  For example, bring a sign-in book or a huge box where people can leave their cards. You can also create a Facebook page or an Instagram #hashtag for the occasion so that those who couldn’t make it can still get in touch. 

 

Moving into a new home can be difficult for everyone. It forces you to change your habits and to meet new people. For children, it can be a scary experience, whether the whole family is moving out or just one parent. You can help them understand and prepare for the move by making time to talk. 

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Resume Tips That Include Parenting Skills

December 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips and resume tips that include parenting skills. Having kids doesn’t have to affect your job prospects. In fact, you can use your parenting skills to your advantage. 

While parenthood could leave you with less time to look for jobs and could possibly restrict your flexibility in terms of available work hours, there could be ways in which it helps you appeal to employers. Below are some of the ways in which you can use having kids to your advantage. 

 

 

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Resume Tips that Include Parenting Skills:

 

Parenthood demonstrates stability 

In today’s world, long-term employees are much hard to come by. If you’re young and childless, the chances of you leaving in a few months is great.  However, if you have kids it demonstrates that you are at a stage in life when you may not want to relocate.  Furthermore, it demonstrates that you are looking for stability, which includes a stable income. As a result, employers are more likely to see you as a safer option. This is something that you may be able to allude to in your resume or in an interview by stating that you’re looking for something stable and long-term.

 

Some parent skills are also career skills

To get a job, you often have to prove that you have a certain skill set. An employer may ask you to give examples of situations where you showed a certain skill.  It’s possible that you may be able to give examples of parenting situations in place of work related situations. Fortunately, many of the skills that you learn as a parent are also valuable in the work force.  

A few examples of parent skills that are also career skills include:

 

Time management

Another resume tips is to show that you’re good at multi-tasking or that you can meet deadlines? Parenting requires multi-tasking in many situations.  Parents must multi-task to meet deadlines, getting your kids to school on time and juggling housework. There are many ways in which you can showcase your time management skills. 

 

Problem solving

Parents also have to be skilled problem solvers. This could include solving a dispute between two of your kids.  Problem solving is essential to many jobs.  So, when asked about your problem solving skills, parental negotiation skills could be a great example. 

 

Organizational skills

Raising kids requires parents to be good organizers.  For example, organizing parties, carpools, the kid’s activities or simply organizing the day to day chores of the household.  Such experience could be great for showing an employer that you’re organized.

 

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Responsibility for others 

If you’re applying for a supervisor or management position, being a parent shows that you’re responsible for others.  Alos, many parenting skills are essentially business leadership skills.  For example, you need to demonstrate patience, good communication skills, be a mentor and exercise discipline properly. 

 

Parenthood can open up doors to new types of jobs

Employers may look upon you favorably for professions that work with kids.  By being a parent proves that you have skills, and you’re qualified to work with children. While certain roles may require niche qualifications (such as a family nurse practitioner degree you don’t have to gain work experience to demonstrate that you can work with kids. Y

Your experience as a parent could be useful in retail.  Especially, if it includes selling certain products like toys, prams or kids clothes. Look for niche marketing roles or admin roles involving children’s products or services where you have knowledge of products simply by being a parent. Consider all the things you may have learned as a parent and where you may be able to put this knowledge to use. 

 

Gain access to certain privileges by being a parent

You can often request more from employers when you are a parent. Some employers may be more willing to let you leave early to pick up kids if you are performing well.  Others may allow you to work from home to be around your children.  

Today, many employers are becoming more inclusive to their workforce’s needs. As a result, ask employers if  they may be able to accommodate you working from home.  In doing so, you could effectively mold job vacancies to fit your needs.

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Making Health Choices for Kids

December 6, 2020 by 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on making health choices for kids.  As a parent, one of your primary responsibilities is to care for the health and wellbeing of your children. This is accomplished in many ways, from providing moral support and guidance, to offering tough love when they need it! But, when it comes to the physical health of your kids, it can be hard to know what’s best. This is particularly true while your children are still young.  For example, too young to have a serious opinion on their own treatment. So,  how can you know what the right choice is, and what factors can guide you to make it?

 

 

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Making Health Choices for Kids:

 

Take Your Child’s Thoughts Seriously

Though your children may be too young to make decisions about their health, you still consider their feelings and any concerns.  It’s always a good idea to be honest with them as well. Talk to your children about any health concerns, be honest and pay attention to their thoughts and feelings. Any health choices you make should take their thoughts and feelings into consideration.  As the adult, make decisions that are best for them even when they don’t agree.  This include something as simple as eating more vegetables or making other changes in their diet. You don’t need them to agree with the changes, they are children.  It is your responsibility to do what’s best for them, not do what they want you to do.  However, consider their feelings and think about the best way to implement any changes.  

For example, give them more of the vegetables they do like.  Most kids don’t know or care about gluten free products.

 

Speak to Community Leaders

If you’re unsure how a health choice fits with your faith and cultural practices, talk to a faith leader.  They may be able to help you choose between two similar paths.  Especially, if one of them is more in keeping with your religion. However, always remember that these faith leaders are not doctors, though they will absolutely have your best interests at heart.

 

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Listen to Doctors

Always listen to your child’s doctors! They are trained professionals about who know what treatment is needed for your children. For example, many people can get squeamish about the idea of having their child circumcised. However, it has been proven that ZSR circumcision reduces the risk of cancer, UTIs, and many other infections, later in life. Long term benefits may often outweigh short-term discomforts, and your doctors will be able to advise you when this is the case.

 

Question Your Presumptions

You will have been been raised with your own set of presumptions, ideas, and expectations for how to live a healthy life. However, it’s important to remember that these presumptions will always change with time and scientific advances. Many years ago, people thought that smoking cigarettes was actively healthy, and now we know very differently! Remember, replicating how you were treated as a child is not necessarily the best option for your own kids.

 

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Your Child Comes First

Through any choice you make, your child comes first. So, always keep their best interest at heart when making any decisions about their health. It’s your responsibility to help them live their best life, and that includes making good choices and helping them make good choices. 

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Facts About Northern Cardinals

December 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing backyard bird tips on facts about Northern Cardinals.  Fortunately, my backyard is filled with these beauties year round.  That could be because the Northern Cardinal is the state bird for West Virginia.  These red birds are also known as visitors from heaven.  Because they are so abundant in my backyard, this does my heart good.  When I see them, I wonder if it’s my mom, dad or one of my grandparents.

 

 

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Facts about Northern Cardinals:

 

  • The Northern Cardinal is most famous species here in the United States.  However, there is the Desert Cardinal and the Vermillion Cardinal.
  • Cardinals are named after Catholic Bishops, the red zucchetto.
  • The Northern Cardinal just happens to be one of the most common state birds.  As a matter of fact, the stunningly red cardinal is the official bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia
  • Only the males sport the bright red plumage.  So the brighter the better, because female cardinals love the red plumage.
  • Cardinals nest in backyards, shrubbery, parks, and woodlots.
  • They are related to the Tanagers, Grosbeaks, Buntings, and Dickcissel.
  • Cardinals are also called redbirds.

 

 

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  • Northern Cardinals do not migrate.
  • Male Cardinals are aggressive when defending their nest.  As a result, they will charge intruding birds and, sometimes mistakenly think their reflection in windows are an intruder.
  • Northern cardinals, like flamingoes, use food like dogwood berries and grapes to keep their feathers red.  Luckily, I have a dogwood tree that they frequent regularly.  If you see a male that looks dull, he’s not finding enough berries to keep his plumage bright red.  (Do him a favor, plant a berry bush or dogwood tree).
  • Males feed females when they are courting.
  • Cardinals mate for life.
  • Breeding season can last from March – September.
  • The female usually builds their nest in dense bushes.
  • Female cardinals usually build the nest alone.  She uses grass, bark, twigs, weeds, and leaves, rootlets to make an open cup shaped nest.  She lines it with grass or hair.

 

 

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  • Females lay between 3 – 5 eggs.  The eggs are are a whitish to pale bluish or greenish white color.
  • Female cardinals are brown, yellow and gray.
  • Females incubate the eggs for 12-13 days.
  • Cardinals have 2 – 3 broods per year.
  • The male cardinal will feed the nestlings while the female attempts the next brood.
  • Fledglings will leave the nest 9 – 11 days after hatching.
  • Parents will teach the fledglings how to find food and take care of themselves.  This responsibility usually fall to the male.  The female heads off to build another nest.
  • Fledglings will grow feathers in the fall.  However, it will take male fledglings 12 months to grow bright red feathers.

I hope that you enjoyed my facts on the Northern Cardinal.  If you want to attract them to your backyard check out my post on How to Attract Northern Cardinals. 

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Preschool Educational Activity Color Matching

November 30, 2020 by 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on preschool educational activity. My grandchildren loved playing this game.  So, I thought I would share it with you.  Its a great way to teach children their colors as well as match items.  Preparing preschoolers for kindergarten is essential.  So is preparing kindergarten for first grade.  The earlier we start teaching our children the more advanced they become in their education.

Furthermore, parents must stop waiting for schools to completely educate our children.  Giving them extra assignments and spending time teaching them is a great bonding experience.  Just as important, you as the parent can assess your child’s skills rather than waiting for a progress report.  Trust me, their teachers will appreciate your efforts.  It also gives you some insight when you have a parent teacher conference.  You’re actually speaking from a first hand perspective.

 

 

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Benefits of Preschool Educational Activities:

  • Develops fine motor skills
  • Improves memory
  • Improves the ability to distinguish similarities and differences
  • Visual memory
  • Improves attention to detail
  • Great for cognitive development

 

My granddaughter is adamant that playing matching games helps improve memory.  She is quite astute when she is playing games that require memory skills. My preschool educational activity will help to enhance your child’s ability to recognize colors.  Simply match the scarf and hat with the same color dots on the snow man.  They can also enhance their vocabulary by learning how to pronounce the colors and learning how to spell each color.

Kindergarten Match Game

 

 

 

First, you will need the following items to make these adorable snowmen:

  • white construction paper or cardstock for the body of the snowman
  • color construction paper or cardstock for the hat and scarf
  • colored pens or crayons to match the hat and scarf
  • scissors
  • pencil for tracing

Note:  I used copier paper for the snowman and construction paper to make the hat and scarves.

 

Step 1 –  I found it easier to make a sample snowman. Next, I folded a sheet of construction paper in half and than folded it again. I placed the sample snowman on top of the folded sheet and cut around it.  I was able to create 4 snowmen at once using this method. This step really cuts down on time.

Step 2 – Select various colors of construction or cardstock for the hat and scarfs.  I cut these out free hand.  As you can see from the picture, they are not uniform.  The goal is have a variety of colors for the match.

Step 3 – Make faces for the snowmen as shown with a black crayon or pen.  Or,  get creative and come up with your own style.

Step 3 – Make the buttons on the snowman the same color as the top hat and scarf.  You can use crayons or pens for this step.  ( I found the pens to be easier to use). Once the buttons are made, print the color the button, top hat and scarf on the bottom of the snowman as shown.

 

Last, I hope you enjoyed my preschool educational activity.  You may also like:  Snowman Preschool Math Game – Mother 2 Mother Blog

 

 

 

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Home Schooling Advice for Beginners

November 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on home schooling advice for new home schoolers.  Most parents had a pretty intense year in the wake of the Coronavirus. Around the world, schools closed their doors to halt the spread of this virus. Closing school doors changed the way we live.  Fortunately,  mom and dads  have stepped into the role of teacher, as well as continuing in their role as parents.  However, not all of us are natural teachers, and some parents have found the task of home schooling a pretty challenging one.

While some schools around the world have re-opened, some parents are still saddled with the task of keeping their kid’s grades up from home. Sound like your current situation? 

 

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Home Schooling Advice for Beginners:  

 

Stay Positive 

Many parents who have attempted to home-school their kids during COVID-19 school closures have found the task more challenging than they thought. Children thrive in school; they are being taught by a trained professional in an environment that is designed to maximize their learning. At home, their brains want to relax, play, snuggle up and generally have fun. For this reason, you might have found that your child isn’t as receptive to doing their work as they would be if they were at school.

This isn’t your fault, and your aren’t failing.  Rather than focusing on the stresses of how things are going wrong, reward yourself for the successes.  You’re dealing with a really tough situation that nobody could have predicted, and therefore you’re doing an awesome job!

 

Search for home schooling advice on-line 

If you are in desperate need of resources to help teach your child, you aren’t alone. The internet is your friend in this area.  Branch out and find online resources that will boost your child’s learning and keep them entertained.

If you are looking, for example, for free 4th grade writing activities, you can find these on a range of sites. Teachers and educational experts have been uploading exercises and activities that don’t require a subscription. Use the internet, and keep the reading and writing fresh and interesting for your child.

 

 

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Get home schooling advice from other parents

You might not be able to physically team up with fellow parents to teach kids in groups, but using virtual communication, you can easily share resources.  Furthermore, sharing tips on how to settle your kids into their work be invaluable. Even so much as a group chat amongst moms from your children’s school can provide you with a shoulder to cry on if things go wrong, as well as acting as a hub of information you can go to for resources and tips. Together, we can all get through this tricky time and help our families get back to the normality we miss so much.

 

All in all, home schooling is hard. Don’t beat yourself up about the downsides, just try to remain positive as you navigate through this difficult time. I hope that you have my tips on home schooling for beginners helpful.  

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Steps for Creating a Happy Family

November 22, 2020 by 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on creating a happy family.  Parenting can be an uphill task at times. Everybody seems to be consumed by technology, specifically social media.  Sadly, they fail to find time for their loved ones. Additionally, many adults and children are more depressed than ever. However, you can still create a happy family in the modern world using these simple tips.

 

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Creating a Happy Family:

 

Live, laugh, love

The best way to create a happy family is to find ways to reconnect with each other.  Unfortunately, we forget to share love with people we call family.  We don’t have fun times together.  But, there’s a remedy.  For example, take a family vacation to enjoy.  It is essential to create memories, share some family history and have a good time with each other.

 

Communicate

Communication is very crucial during both good and challenging times. Many people, especially children, find it hard to express their feelings. Show your children that you are willing to listen.  It will impact their happiness tremendously.  Additionally, good communication will help family members see value in the family unit. 

 

Try to understand each other

In any family, mutual understanding is a key component of happiness. Children are likely to learn from adults.  Be an example.  If your children see that you are positive and happy, they will take cues from you.  As a result, your family will grow, practice positivity, good behavior, and spread happiness wherever they go. 

 

Contribute to the community together

Teamwork is essential if you are trying to reconnect and create a happy family. Consider sharing Bible study resources and volunteering for community work as a family.  These two steps will reinforce family solidarity.

 

 

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Pray as a family

As far as the vital doctrines of religion go, the family is often the highest unit. Participating in family prayer solidifies that your faith in important.  Also, remember to pray for each other’s happiness and fulfillment of their needs.

 

Forgive each other

Everyone makes mistakes in life. Some of this can create some rifts in the family. However, you should never let mistakes break the family unit. First, try to acknowledge that mistakes happen and forgive each other. If the mistake happens over and over again, try to get help from a counselor. Building confidence and trust between family members and forgiving small faults has a significant impact on family happiness.  Teach your children about forgiveness and other important traits.  Your children will learn valuable life lessons and will love and respect your generosity. Most importantly, they will carry that foundation into adulthood. 

 

Develop family traditions

Family traditions are among the things that keep you united and happy as a family. Traditions should not be reserved for holidays only. Instead, create daily or weekly habits such as family dinners or dining out.

So, you can make Saturdays your family game night.  Creating family traditions helps to connect you with your family and makes everyone happy.

 

Final thoughts

Staying positive is the best way to stay happy. When it comes to a family setting, making everyone happy depends on how you connect with each other. Make sure that your children understand essential life and family values.  And,  give your children a religious foundation. It will help reconnect them with God and other people as well.

 

 

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Facts About Baby Blue Jays

November 17, 2020 by 2 Comments

Today, I’m sharing backyard bird tips on baby blue jays.  I have a flock of beautiful blue jays that come to my feeders.  If my feeders are empty, they let me know with their Call, Call, Call sound.  I offer them whole shelled peanuts, peanut chips and black oil sunflower seeds.  The peanuts is their food of choice for blue jays.

It’s hard to distinguish the male blue jay from the female, they look identical.  They only way to truly figure out the identity is to watch the nest.  Unfortunately, I haven’t been that lucky.  My blue jays nest away from my house so using a cam to record their activities or physically watch them is not an option.  However, I have 6 that visit regularly.  When one checks out the feeder and it’s filled, they call to the others in their flock.  They descent on the feeder in minutes.  Blue jays mate for life.  As a result, I’m assuming they’re couples.

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Facts about Baby Blue Jays

 

  • Blue jays lay 2 – 7 eggs in their clutch.  However, the usual clutch is 4 or 5 eggs.  The eggs are blue or brown with speckles.  Blue Jays breed from March to July, and they have one brood a year. Females incubate the eggs while the male retrieves food.  The male will continue to retrieve food 8 – 12 days after the eggs have hatched for both mom and babies.
  • Once the babies are able to leave the nest, the brood will leave together.  This takes place when the babies are around 17 – 21 days old.  Mom will encourage them to leave the nest. Babies who have recently left the nest are called fledglings.  The Blue Jay fledglings leave the nest before they can fly. Once the babies leave the nest, it doesn’t return.

 

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  • Are you wondering how they get out of the nest if they can’t fly?  They flop out of the nest and land below it.  Some move to nearby branches to lower themselves to the ground.  On the second or third day, they may move about 50  – 75 feet away from the nest.  During this time they are growing and learning.  Furthermore, the parents are nearby to protect the babies from predators and to feed them until they learn to fly and fend for themselves.  So, if you see a baby bird leave it unless it’s hurt.  Mom and dad are watching.
  • A baby blue jay will learn everything it needs to survive while it is a fledgling.  This usually take about 5 days.  It will grow the necessary feathers to help them fly, they will learn how to feed themselves and they will do it all with mom and dad nearby.
  • Mom will lead blue jay babies to a safe place at night to ensure they are out of the purview of predators.  This is usually under a bush, in a bush or in grass.  Mom and dad are always nearby.
  • Unfortunately, cats are the biggest threat to baby blue jays.  However, the parents will attack cats, humans or any other thing they believe are a threat to their young.

 

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  • Baby Blue Jays will stay around the nest and mom for a few months before truly venturing off on their own.  The following year, they will find their mate for life and produce a brood of their own.

 

I hope your found our baby blue jay facts insightful.  Be sure to check on my Unique Facts about Blue Jays and Blue Jay Facts for Kids.  

 

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Interesting Blue Jay Facts for Kids

November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on blue jay facts for kids.  Winter is approaching, and it’s a great time to starting thinking about indoor activities for your kids.  One activity that I recommend is bird watching.  It’s a great way for children to learn about our feathered friends and nature.  Observing birds through a window is a great winter activity.  And, it works for rainy and snowy days too. Simply place a feeder where they can enjoy the view and backyard birds retrieving treats.

Our feathered friends today are the blue jays.  Blue Jays are large, blue, white and black birds that love grabbing treats from backyard bird feeders.  If you provide the right treats, you can keep them coming back forever.  They are highly intelligent, and will remember where you buffet is located.  Kids will love watching them grab more and more of your delicious offerings.  Furthermore, kids can learn a little about these majestic birds and nature.

 

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Blue Jay Facts for Kids:

  • Love peanuts, cracked corn and sunflower seeds
  • Drink from bird baths
  • Carry food in their throat
  • Relatives of Crows
  • Highly Intelligent
  • Prefer platform or hopper feeders
  • Stores acorns in the ground
  • Lay 2 – 7 eggs, which is called a clutch
  • Their babies are called a brood
  • Lifespan is 7 years
  • Feathers are actually brown, but look blue in the sunlight

 

 


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Blue Jay activities for kids

 

 

 

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After observing the Blue Jays, have a little fun with my Blue Jay Facts for Kids activity sheets.   The pack includes a coloring page, connect the dot, facts list, fill in the blank sheet and research suggestions.  They are a great way to re-enforce what your kids have learned about Blue Jays.  Or, make it a part of your home school or extra homework curriculum.  You can download the activity pack here.

 

 

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Finally, check out my research suggestions.  The kids can Google Blue Jays and study the blue or brown speckled eggs.  How about researching how they build their nest.  What materials are used and how they shape the nest.  Better yet, let them pick out a feeder for their new feathered friends.

 

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Unique Facts About Blue Jays

November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing backyard bird tips on facts about Blue Jays.  Blue Jays can be found in urban as well as suburban areas.  Most people are familiar with Blue Jays.  They are rather large birds and can be easily identified by their beautiful blue, white and black feathers.  Their call is distinctive as well.  Some find Blue Jays to be aggressive.  However, I’ve seen Robins double team a Blue Jay and not back down.  Blue Jays are large compared to other birds.  They are smaller than a crow, but larger than Robins.

 

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Facts About Blue Jays

  • Females and males look a lot like. They only way to distinguish one from the other is to observe their behavior.  For example, who courts who or which Jay incubates the eggs etc.
  • Jays prefer platform and hopper feeders.
  • Resident jays associate in flocks.  ( I have 6 that come to my feeders).
  • Jays drink from bird baths.
  • Blue Jays feathers are actually brown.  The light causes humans to see blue.
  • Related to crows.
  • Jays are notorious for hiding acorns in the ground and not retrieving them.  Oak trees are sprouting up across America.
  • Known for being highly intelligent.
  • Territorial around feeders and their nests.  They will chase away birds, squirrels and other predators.
  • Females incubate eggs for 17 – 21 days.
  • Males retrieve food for the female during incubation of the eggs.  Additionally, 8 – 12 days after eggs hatch they retrieve food for both mom and babies.
  • Blue Jays mate between April and July.
  • Blue Jays mate for life.
  • Clutch size is 2 – 7 eggs.
  • Blue Jay eggs are blue or light brown with speckles.
  • They have 1 brood a year.
  • Blue Jays will steal and eat other bird’s eggs.  It’s rare, but it does happen.
  • Jays mimic hawks to alert their flock of potential danger if one is around.
  • The oldest Blue Jay was 26 years and 11 months.  Sadly, it got caught in fishing gear was unable to untangle itself.
  • Lifespan is 7 years.

 

 

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Foods Blue Jays Love

  • Peanuts
  • Acorn
  • Suet
  • Cracked Corn
  • Peanut Hearts
  • Fruit
  • Mealworms

 

 

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I feed my Blue Jays unsalted roasted peanuts; and they devour them. Furthermore, my neighbor has an Oak tree.  Blue Jays love acorns as much as they love peanuts.  I have six Jays that visitor my feeder regularly.  One comes to check out the feeder.  It’s filled with treats, he calls to the flock and descend on the feeder until it’s empty.  If the peanut feeder is empty, they let me know with their loud, distinct call.

 


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I hope you enjoy my facts about Blue Jays.  Most importantly, I hope that you will attract them to your backyard and watch their interactions.  Nature is amazing.

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