Homeschoolers, it’s time to try BirdSleuth!

We know that homeschoolers demand accurate and engaging resources that are challenging for children... but also offer flexibility and choice in the learning process. BirdSleuth has the answer!

Why you’re going to love BirdSleuth…

• Gets your kids outside and involved in science through citizen science and engaging life science investigations.

• Developed at the world-renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

• Provides a long term lesson (your kids will still be investigating birds in the spring!)

• Encourages your kids to think about conservation and their local environment.

• Activities can be done as a family... and birding provides a great new family hobby!

• Easy to use and ready-to-go right out-of-the box: you won't need expensive tools to provide hands-on investigation. All you need is birds (and a bird feeder or two, which your child will learn how to make)!

Why your kids will love BirdSleuth…

girls_hanging_feeder • It's creative, hands-on, and involves real investigating.

• It's fun to watch birds and experience nature in a new way.

• It's authentic: the citizen science data that they contribute is meaningful, it goes to real scientists.

• Birds are cool, and bird watching is a challenging new skill that can be developed with practice.

BirdSleuth is proud to present two curriculum resources, plus a new Blog geared specifically to your needs!

To help us stay better in touch with your needs we’ve developed a brand new homeschooler's blog...don't forget to sign up as a "follower!"

With the Science Investigator's Kit for Homeschoolers, learning science content is an ongoing process brought to you by the birds in your backyard! The curriculum was developed for young readers (approximately 7-11 years old). This kit includes engaging lesson plans, books, a CD-rom, and membership in the Project FeederWatch citizen science project. For more information, click here!

The kit comes complete with everything you need, and is priced at $89.95. During the month of November, please use the coupon code, "free ship" to get free shipping!

The Homeschooler's Guide to Project FeederWatch is a free eight-page document contains easy ideas that are useful for families already participating in Project FeederWatch. These lesson starters will help you teach multiple subjects using birds and Project FeederWatch. Click here to download!