Kids and parrots both love to play, explore, and learn. When guided properly, playtime between children and parrots can help:
Strengthen their bond 🤝
Stimulate the parrot’s intelligence 🧠
Teach children responsibility 👩🏫
Keep both entertained and happy 🎉
This page explores 15 fun and safe activities that kids and parrots can enjoy together.
1. Teaching Simple Tricks
Parrots can learn “step up,” “wave,” and even rolling over.
Children can reward the parrot with healthy treats (like sunflower seeds).
Teaches kids patience and parrots obedience.
2. Singing Together 🎶
Many parrots love music and mimic tunes.
Encourage kids to sing nursery rhymes or play gentle music.
Builds confidence in kids and vocal skills in parrots.
3. Reading Stories 📖
Children can read picture books aloud near the cage.
Parrots get used to voices, tones, and sometimes repeat words.
Perfect bedtime ritual for calm bonding.
4. Puzzle Toys 🧩
Give parrots puzzle feeders.
Kids can hide seeds or nuts inside and cheer when the parrot solves it.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving.
5. Dance Time 💃🕺
Play cheerful, parrot-safe music.
Many birds bob their heads or flap wings along.
Kids love when their feathered friend “dances” too!
6. Drawing Parrot Portraits 🎨
Kids can sketch their bird while sitting nearby.
Involving the parrot (letting it watch or “sign” with a footprint stamp).
Fun art project and memory-maker.
7. Teach Colors & Shapes
Use colored blocks or flashcards.
Kids say the color, then encourage the parrot to pick the right one.
Parrots (like African Greys) can actually learn colors!
8. Snack Time Together 🥕🍎
Prepare healthy fruit/veggie platters for both child and parrot.
Teach “sharing safe foods” while avoiding toxic ones.
Great way to make healthy eating fun.
9. Hide & Seek (Modified)
Hide behind a door, call the parrot’s name.
Encourage the parrot to find the child (with adult help).
Strengthens name recognition and recall.
10. DIY Toy Making 🛠️
Children can safely string bird-safe beads, paper, and cardboard.
Let the parrot enjoy the homemade toy afterward.
Teaches creativity and responsibility.
11. Talking Practice
Kids repeat short words like “Hello” or “Bye-bye.”
Parrots copy tones and sounds.
Encourages language development for both!
12. Parrot Photoshoot 📸
Dress kids in colorful clothes, take fun pictures with the bird perched safely.
Creates lasting family memories.
Always supervised!
13. Birdie Obstacle Course 🪜
Kids can set up ladders, perches, and swings.
Guide the parrot through step by step.
Builds exercise for the bird and joy for the child.
14. Hand-Feeding Sessions
Parrots love sunflower seeds, millet sprays, or apple slices.
Kids can offer treats directly, learning patience and respect.
15. “Parrot Show & Tell”
Kids can invite friends or family, showing off what their parrot learned.
Teaches responsibility and presentation skills.
Always ensure the bird is calm and not stressed.
Safety Note 🚨
Always supervise activities. Avoid rough play, unsafe foods, or forcing the bird into unwanted interactions.