3. Milk Carton Bird House for Kids and Beginners

This project is perfect for classrooms, family activities, and beginners. Using a milk carton or juice box teaches recycling while introducing children to bird conservation.

Although simple, this bird house can be surprisingly effective if built thoughtfully and placed correctly.

Materials Needed
Empty milk carton or juice box
Scissors or craft knife
Non-toxic paint or markers
String or twine
Hole punch or nail
Small stick or wooden dowel (optional)

Construction Steps

  1. Wash and dry the carton thoroughly.
  2. Cut a circular entrance hole on one side, about two inches from the top.
  3. Punch two small holes near the top edges and thread string through them for hanging.
  4. Optional: Insert a small stick below the entrance hole as a decorative perch, though many birds do not require perches.
  5. Decorate the outside using paint or markers.
  6. Poke two tiny drainage holes at the bottom.