Fun Freetime: Ice Bird Feeder

Here's a fun wintertime activity courtesy of Creative Kidstuff: ice bird feeder.

Supplies:

• Metal pan
• Water
• Bird seed
• Ribbon or twine

Directions:
STEP ONE: Place a cup in the pan to create a hole for hanging
[Sue Says: Place a few rocks in the bottom of the cup so it does not float up and leave a layer of ice in the hole.]
STEP TWO: Cover the bottom of the pan with birdseed
STEP THREE: Pour a little water into the pan and freeze for a few hours
STEP FOUR: Add a second layer of birdseed
STEP FIVE: Add more water to fill the entire pan
STEP SIX: When the entire pan is frozen solid, run it under hot water to release from the pan
STEP SEVEN: Attach with twine or ribbon to an outdoor tree

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