Birds Flashcards

What is in the set

The set uses clear pictures of familiar birds with simple labels in English. Young children can point, repeat names and notice features such as wings, feathers, beaks and feet. Children who are ready for more can sort birds by colour, size, habitat or sound. The cards support early vocabulary without asking children to read long sentences. Use them alongside Animal Flashcards when your child is learning the difference between birds and other animals.

Simple ways to use the cards

Show two or three cards at a time and ask your child to name the bird or point to the one you say. Place a matching pair face down for a small memory game, or ask children to group birds that swim, fly or live near people. In class, give each child a card and invite them to make the sound or movement of that bird. At home, take a card near a window or balcony and talk about birds your child has seen, without trying to touch or feed them.

Help children notice bird features

Children may call every flying animal a bird, or confuse a bird's beak with a mouth. Point to the wings, feathers, beak and legs on each picture, then compare two cards gently. Some children may know a bird by its sound but not by its name, so say both together, such as, "This is a crow. Crows caw." Keep local experience in mind. A child may recognise a pigeon or myna before an eagle, so begin with birds seen around your home, school or neighbourhood.