The Great Backyard Bird Count is the perfect activity to get families and classrooms outside in nature. Following are some resources and guidelines to download and help make the most of your outing. The Do's and Dont's of Promoting GBBC in Your Classroom. Key resources from our partners and other online and print materials. A specialized classroom activity kit from Audubon Mississippi. "My 4 1/2 year old grandson is very excited about it; he can already identify Northern Cardinals, Carolina Chickadees, and woodpeckers in general. We're working on identifying Red-bellied and Downy woodpeckers. It's very rewarding for me, and it makes him very proud of himself." - John, Maryland