GOD’S TINY BALLERINAS / GOD’S TINY HELICOPTERS
Did you know that these adorable little birds eat the human equivalent of 1300 hamburgers a day?! Buzzing around eagerly, they move so fast and use so much energy that if hummingbirds were human, they would burst into flames! In this post, you will find FREE Hummingbird colouring pages, puzzles, articles for kids, crafts, and creative ideas. Share this tiny miracle with your child… enjoy!
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BIBLE VERSES
Matthew 6:26 Behold the birds of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?
Job 12:7-10 But ask now the beasts and they shall teach you; and the birds of the air and they shall tell you. Or speak to the earth and it shall teach you; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto you. Who knows not in all these that the hand of the LORD has wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
Job 35:11 Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of heaven?
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ INFORMATION FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – FREE article for kids – Ballerina | Helicopter (Paper Gifts for Estefany) Stand up tall and lift your hands high in the air. Now, make a graceful ‘figure 8’ with your arms moving up and down, as if you were flying. Could you do that 50-80 times a second? This tiny superhero can. Known for their extremely rapid wing-beat and amazing ability to manoeuvre, the hummingbird can hover, fly backwards, sideways and even upside down! These adorable little birds eat the human equivalent of 1300 hamburgers a day; and if hummingbirds were human, they would use so much energy they would burst into flames! Taking a look at God’s exquisite design in hummingbirds and giving glory to Him as Creator; share this tiny miracle with your child; available in two designs – ballerina or helicopter; scroll down to the end of this post to read the article text; free printable
- Ballerina | Helicopter
DOWNLOAD: Ballerina | Helicopter
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Hummingbirds, God’s Amazing Superhero (creation.com) In a ‘glad you asked’ tone, I told my friends about God’s amazing design of the hummingbird… and check out that cool tongue design; information from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
Hummingbirds – Packed with Amazing Designs (answersingenesis) How would you react if a friend gave you a birthday present that weighed no more than a dime and was smaller than your finger? …Consider the hummingbird. You may have seen them zipping around your flower garden or perhaps even hovering near a bird feeder or window. Perhaps you’ve even drawn a picture of one because of its pretty colors. They’re packed with huge designs in a tiny package.
Hummingbirds (answersingenesis) Fantastic from head to tail! Did you know our planet is filled with at least 338 species of hummingbirds? These tiny acrobats wear a fantastic array of colorful costumes!
Hummingbird – Avian Acrobats (answersingenesis) Picture yourself relaxing in the floral bouquet of a butterfly garden when suddenly the buzz of a gigantic bee tingles your ears, followed by an explosion of brilliant colour. Then, as quickly as it disrupts your peaceful world, it vanishes without a trace. After the shock passes, it dawns on you. You’ve just witnessed one of the greatest shows on earth. We marvel at birds in flight. But the hummingbird stands apart in its acrobatic talents, with a complex flight system unlike any other; information from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
The Hummingbird – God’s Tiny Miracle (answersingenesis) Did you know that these adorable birds eat the human equivalent of 1300 hamburgers a day?! Known for their “extremely rapid wing-beat (50-80 beats per second) and its amazing ability to manoeuvre, the hummingbird can hover, it can fly backwards and sideways, and it can fly at speeds of more than 90 kilometres an hour (55 miles per hour).” If you operated at this bird’s energy level, you would burst into flames! Share this tiny miracle with your child; from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
Ruby Throated Hummingbird – fun facts for kids (answersingenesis) In the sun, the feathers of the hummingbird flash a metallic green and the throat of the male sparkles a fiery red colour. The wings beat so rapidly that they appear as a blur creating that humming sound. High speed photos revealed that the hummingbird beats its wings 55 times per second when hovering, 61 per second when backing up, 75 per second when flying straightway, and 200 per second during courtship; from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
Hummingbirds – fun facts for kids (answersingenesis) Hummingbirds are are the smallest birds in the world and are known for their long bills, dazzling colours and speedy wings. Hummingbirds are like helicopters; they can go up, down, forward, backward, and side to side with great precision; from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
Hummingbirds – designed to catch bugs (answersingenesis) The hummingbird has a long slender beak, perfectly designed to sip nectar. So how do hummingbirds catch all those bugs? God designed the hummingbird’s beak with wonderful features; fun facts for kids from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
A humdinger of a challenge (answersingenesis) Read about the fabulous “snap-buckling” design of hummingbirds, made famous by Venus flytraps; from scientists who take the Bible seriously.
Hummingbird, creation by design (icr.org) This tiny bird’s wings beat from 50 to 80 times per second—a testimony to God’s incredible design, caught in a split-second of time. In real time, we only see a blur as this remarkable creature darts about too fast for us to fully catch its exquisitely engineered performance.
Hummingbird – family devotional (answersingenesis) Tiny hummingbirds have some big features. What can they teach us about the big impact of “small things”? We may think our prayers and acts of love are small, but God can take small things and do more than we can even imagine; free printable
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GOD OF WONDERS DVD
God of Wonders DVD Hummingbirds are engineering marvels and compelling evidence for an an incredible Creator. Visually stunning and presented by PhD scientists full of awe as they explore our Creator’s handiwork and what it reveals about His character, power, wisdom, majesty and care. Take a two minute holiday and watch these Bible-believing scientists giving glory to God. The whole documentary is fabulous, but in this short segment, they discuss the design features of the incredible hummingbird.
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ COLOURING PAGES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – colouring (1arthouse) a gorgeous little hummingbird and flower with a fun doodle border and Bible verse from Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God; the Lord is One; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (busybooksandmore; scroll down to image 4) a hummingbird in fine detail and flowers with Bible verse from John 12:23-25; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (Christiananswers) from a Biblical perspective; God’s perfect little helicopter; the hummingbird is the only perfect helicopter. It can fly in any direction: forward, sideways, up, down, and even backwards; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (timewarpwife; scroll down) hummingbirds flying around a vine of flowers with Bible verse from Isaiah 11:6 – The wolf will live with the Lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion yearling together, and a little child will lead them; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (fun365) simply beautiful; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (Dover sample) and flower with fine detail
Hummingbird – colouring (samanthasbell) free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (artprojectsforkids; scroll down) free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (coloringcafe) free printable
Hummingbird – colouring pages (supercoloring; scroll down) various to choose from; free printable
Hummingbird – colouring (colouringpages; scroll down to the bottom of the page to download) a hummingbird hovering among a frame of flowers; free printable
Hummingbirds – colouring (Dover sample) feeding on nectar from flowers
Hummingbird – stained glass colouring (Dover sample) in a busy garden
Hummingbird – colouring pages (duckduckgo)
Jazz up your colouring pages combine or shrink your colouring pages to make a unique scene; add a title, a Bible verse, and some clip art to make your colouring pages more interesting with this easy tutorial.
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ PUZZLES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – hidden picture puzzle (answersingenesis) find 13 objects; Hummingbird – puzzles maze and word search; free printable
Hummingbird Flight – puzzle worksheet (icr.org; pdf) with some fun facts; free printable
Hummingbird – hidden picture puzzle (Dover sample) find 4 hidden objects among the hummingbirds, then colour
Hummingbird – maze (freeprintable) help the hummingbird find the flower; free printable
Hummingbird – easy maze (Dover sample) help the hummingbird find the flower
Hummingbird – maze (museprintables) in the shape of a hummingbird; Hummingbird – writing template; free printable
Hummingbird – dot to dots (connectthedots101) various to choose from; free printable
Hummingbird – dot to dots (duckduckgo)
Design your own puzzles specifically tailored for your child with this easy tutorial
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ CRAFTS / ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – 3D paper craft (jscherft) a life-size hummingbird and a larger model to make; free printable
Hummingbird – suncatcher craft (premeditatedleftovers) using an empty plastic milk jug, or it could also be done with transparency paper or laminating sheets
Hummingbird – suncatcher craft (thecraftyclassroom) stained glass style using laminating sheets
Hummingbird – craft (funfamilycrafts) an adorable craft starting with peanuts and adding tiny wings
Hummingbird – paper craft (learncreatelove) cut out, assemble and colour; and here’s another Hummingbird – paper craft using handprints and footprints; free printable
Hummingbird – origami for kids (supercoloring) in colour and ready to print and fold; Hummingbird – mask for kids in colour or to colour; free printable
Hummingbirds, Macaws, and Toucans – scrapbook paper (canon) with tropical greenery; free printable
DIY Hummingbird Activity Book for kids
Hummingbird – craft ideas for kids (duckduckgo)
- Templates
Hummingbird – outline template (patternuniverse) to cut out and use for crafts; free printable
Hummingbird – silhouette template (silhouettegarden) to cut out and use for crafts (e.g. mobile); free printable
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ LEARN TO DRAW FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – learn to draw (1arthouse) with a flower, fun doodle border and Bible verse from Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God; the Lord is One; free printable
Hummingbird – learn to draw (Dover sample)
Hummingbird – learn to draw (supercoloring) step by step; Hummingbird – learn to draw trace over the dots; free printable
Hummingbird – learn to draw (artprojectsforkids; scroll down) free printable
Hummingbird – learn to draw (drawingtutorials101); Hummingbird – learn to draw; free printable
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ PHOTO FUN FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – photo frame (photofuneditor) tropical beach, palm leaves, tropical flowers, bubbles, one heart-shaped frame with pink edge; Hummingbird – photo frame one rectangular frame with a rose, hearts; free printable
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ PAPER GIFTS FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Hummingbird – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany) a gorgeous blue and green hummingbird on pink flowers and Bible verses from Isaiah 61:10-11; bright pink, lime and white background with gold text; free printable
Hummingbird – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany) a gorgeous little hummingbird (too cute!) with Bible verses from Psalm 62:5-8; bright pink, lime and white background with gold text; free printable
Job 12:7-10 – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany) a collage of different birds (hummingbird, gouldian finch, toucan, oriole, and other small birds) with Bible verses from Job 12:7-10 in a ‘How many ways can you paint a bird?’ theme; scroll down this page for matching bookmarks; free printable
Hummingbird – FREE Bible poster (alittleperspective) a gorgeous blue and green hummingbird with Bible verse from Matthew 6:26 – Behold, the birds of the air, for they do not sow nor reap, nor gather into barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Do you not excel them?; Hummingbird – FREE Bible poster with Bible verse from Psalm 32:11 – Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous, and shout for joy all you upright in heart; free printable
Hummingbird – Bible poster (simplelivingcreativelearning; scroll down) with Bible verse from Hebrews 3:12 – Take heed, Brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God; a hummingbird feeding from flowers in the garden; free printable
Hummingbird – poster (thecottagemarket) 5×7 or 8×10; free printable
Hummingbird – encouragement card (alenkasprintables; click on option 1) May this day smile upon you and bring you wonderful surprises; 4 per page; free printable
Hummingbird – FREE Bible bookmark (Paper Gifts for Estefany) with Bible verses from Romans 15:4 and 1 Samuel 16:7; bright pink, lime and white background; Hummingbird | Flamingo – FREE Bible bookmark (Paper Gifts for Estefany) with Bible verses from Psalm 33:20-21 and Job 12:7-10; bright pink, lime and white background; free printable
Hummingbird – bookmarks (bookmarkbee) featuring four different birds: hummingbird, dove, eagle, and peacock; free version
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ IMAGES
Hummingbird – photos | clipart (duckduckgo)
Hummingbird – clipart (clipartbest) free printable
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HUMMINGBIRD ~ STATIONERY FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Birds – FREE stationery (Paper Gifts for Estefany; scroll down) with a collage of different birds (hummingbird, gouldian finch, toucan, oriole, other small birds) and Bible verse from John 1:1-4; bright pink, lime, white background;
Hummingbird – stationery (museprintables) a pretty garden scene with butterflies, bee and flowers on gradient yellow and orange background; free printable
Hummingbird – stationery (pageborders.net) a blue and yellow hummingbird flits against a purple and silver frame; free printable
Hummingbird – stationery (stationerytree) blank, lined or handwriting; free version
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AND JUST TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY… ENJOY!
The Beauty of Pollination Birds have a very important job to do; fabulous close up photography of hummingbirds as they twirl and dance with flowers; also butterflies, other insects and tiny bats; be in awe of God’s magnificent creation; direct your applause at the end to our Creator. You may like to share this or describe it to your child.
The Genius of Birds (flightthegeniusofbirds) various professional video clips showing the intricate designs of birds in stunning detail – their feathers; embryonic development; skeletal structure; muscles; the (unbelievable) hummingbird tongue; and a murmuration display.
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RELATED LINKS
Birds ~ FREE colouring pages, puzzles, posters, crafts and creative ideas for kids
Woodpecker ~ This amazing bird can bash its head on a tree all day at the speed of a machine gun without getting a giant headache while experiencing 250 times more force than a rocket lift off. Superhero? No, just another incredible design from The Master Designer ~ FREE article, colouring pages, puzzles, posters, crafts and creative ideas for kids; also available in French
Creation Day 5 ~ FREE colouring pages, puzzles, posters, crafts and creative ideas for kids
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ARTICLE TEXT
HUMMINGBIRD—BY SPECIAL DESIGN
God’s Tiny Ballerinas / God’s Tiny Helicopters
DID YOU KNOW: If humans moved as fast as this tiny bird does, they would burst into flames! Stand up tall and lift your hands high in the air. Now, make a graceful ‘figure 8’ with your arms moving up and down, as if you were flying. Could you do that 50-80 times a second? This tiny superhero can. Their powerful muscles twist and beat their little wings in a ‘figure 8’ so fast that they make a buzzing or humming sound. They can hover, take off vertically, fly backwards, sideways and even UPSIDE DOWN for short distances, because their wings can swivel in any direction. These astonishing little acrobats have stunning colours and an amazing ability to manoeuvre. They can fly at speeds of more than 90kmph (55mph) with awe-inspiring precision and beauty—God’s tiny (and clever) ballerinas / God’s tiny (and clever) helicopters. During courtship displays they can go even faster, twisting and beating their iridescent little wings up to 200 times a second! Wow! To get all the energy they need to do this, they drink nectar constantly, zipping from flower to flower like a tiny streak of lightning. When they find a flower they like, they stop abruptly in mid air, tilt their body about 45 degrees and hover over the flower. Their long tongue is a tiny micro-pump that unzips itself, curls around the nectar, traps it, then zips back up again really fast. These busy little birds pump nectar from flowers in less than 1/20th of a second; and they do it thousands of times every day. Everything—bones, muscles, tendons, brain and nervous system—all works together in fantastic synchronisation. If they were human, they would move so fast, create so much heat, and would use up so much energy that their hearts would beat 1260 times a minute; they would need to eat 1300 hamburgers a day; and their body temperature would get so hot (385°C / 725°F) that they would burst into flames!
Many people have been persuaded to think this incredible design took millions of years and happened all by itself. But the fossil record shows that birds appeared suddenly and have always been birds. And scientists have spent millions of dollars trying to copy the hummingbird’s brilliant engineering designs—without success.That’s because these exquisite creatures were designed by the Master Designer, who knew exactly what He was doing. You can read all about it in your Bible in Genesis 1. Like everything that God made in the very first week of history, they are tiny masterpieces of God’s living art gallery that we see all around us. See if you can work out what day God made hummingbirds.* Isn’t God clever to think up so many astonishing and fabulous designs? God also created every kind of creature to reproduce after its own KIND. That means if we peek into a hummingbird nest, it will not be a baby tiger or a baby eagle. It will be a baby hummingbird. God created so many wonderful things for us to care for and enjoy. Things that are beautiful…. intricate… mysterious… perfect. To teach us about Him. To show us how wonderful, magnificent, wise and powerful He is. So that we will worship Him. Jesus! God the Creator!
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INFORMATION
Information from creation.com ~ a fabulous site with lots of scientific information from a Biblical perspective. Written by Ph.D. scientists (previously evolutionists who were indoctrinated by atheist universities) who have come to believe that God says what He means and means what He says. Got questions about God? This is where you will find real answers. Like me, they are all about reinforcing the authority of Scripture and giving glory to God as designer. We CAN and MUST take God’s Word seriously.
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OTHER LANGUAGES / LAMINATE / BINDER
For sponsored children who are NOT English speaking, articles can be sent to them but you may like to make sure to include all relevant text in the letter so that it gets translated. You are welcome to ‘copy and paste’ my text above. Add a short note and some hugs and kisses and your letter is done. If you are using this article for your own children or homeschool students, you may like to laminate it to keep it looking nice and/or put it into a binder with some FREE Hummingbird – colouring pages, puzzles, posters and craft activities and make your own DIY Activity Book.
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And when you write to your sponsored child, don’t forget to tell them about the awesome Creator behind these magnificent mini designs…
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