Playgrounds

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Cookouts

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Concepts

Here are some fun activities you and your child can enjoy together!

• A Circle of GrassCut the center from a paper plate and lay the rim on the grass outside. Sit with your child and look closely at the grass in the circle. What do you see? Are there any insects? What is under the grass?

• Play BallTake a ball outside and help your child discover many different ways to play with it. Try rolling it, tossing it, and kicking it. Roll it down a slide! Toss it into a box. What other ways can you play with the ball?

• Sand FunPlace some sand in a plastic tub and invite your child to explore. Use a finger to draw a triangle or other shapes in the sand. See if your child will imitate. Offer a large spoon and some containers. Your child can fill the containers with the spoon or pour sand from container to container.

• Pretend to GrillLay a metal rack over an open cardboard box to create a make-believe grill. Offer your child some cardboard circles, child-safe cooking tools, and other props for pretend grilling. Get ready to enjoy an imaginary feast!

Sports

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Meadows

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Opposites: high/low

downPoint downwards.

ballForm a ball shape with hands.

hungryHand forms a C sign, and then pulls down the center of the body.

all doneBoth palms upward, then turn outward.

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stopOne hand drops down and the other stops it.

playBoth hands form a Y sign and twist back and forth from the wrist.

Together Time Activities...

Look for BooksCurious George Parade Day by H. A. ReyOrange Triangle Fox by Sarah JonesIn My Meadow by Sarah GillinghamSpot Loves Sports by Eric HillHow Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends/¿Como juegan los dinosaurios con sus amigos? by Jane YolenBun Onion Burger by Peter Mandel

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July/Aug NewsletterOnline

A Home for EveryoneSung to “Ten Little Indians”

This is a nest for the little birdies.

(Cup hands, holding palms up.)This is a hive for the buzzing bumblebees. (Place fists together, palm to palm.)This is a hole for the bunny rabbit. (Make a hole with fingers.)And this is a home for me! (Hold fingertips together to make a peak.) The PlaygroundSung to “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”

I’ve been playing at the playground,Every summer day.I’ve been playing at the playground,Just to pass the days away.I love to ride the teeter-totter,And climb the ladders high.I love to slide down all the big slides,And swing high in the sky!

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CookingWhen cooking with infants and toddlers, allow them to help in a safe way with mixing, pouring, rolling, mashing, shaking, etc. Use words to describe what you are doing and what you plan to do next. Talk about what you see, smell, feel, hear, and taste.

Meet Mother GooseNursery rhymes teach children auditory skills and help them develop an appreciation for rhyme and rhythm. Nursery rhymes also help children develop language, memory, creativity, and other cognitive skills.

Rain on the Green Grass

Rain on the green grass. (Flutter hands down to

the ground.)Rain on the tree.

(Lift arms up like branches.)Rain on the rooftop,

(Touch fingers together over head to make peak of roof.)

But NOT on me! (Brush shoulders with fingers.)

Sing Along with MeFind these songs on our 2014–2015 Music and Movement CD available at funshineexpress.com

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1) Wake Up!2) Gather ‘Round3) All Our Friends4) Stay Today5) Eyes and Ears6) Friend to Me7) Autumn Leaves8) Forest Homes9) Squirrel Scamper10) This Firefighter11) What’s Your Job?12) Bat Flaps13) Do You Hear?14) Gobble, Gobble15) Choo, Choo!16) Ring the Bells

17) Toys Song18) Cheer, Cheer, Cheer!19) Gears and Gadgets20) Penguins Waddle21) I Have a Little Heart22) Left and Right23) Robins Are Singing24) Signs of Spring25) Shark Chomp26) Spring Is All Around

27) Bunny Hop28) Guess Who’s Hiding

29) Plant Parts30) Little Kittens31) Choose an Apple

32) Ice Cream Cone33) Pack Your Suitcase34) Shapes and Colors All Around35) Creatures in the Grass36) ABC Song

Songs performed by Kristin Kitko and Janelle Yoder. All rights reserved.

©2014 FunShine Express, Inc.

2014-2015Music and MovementSongsto complementyour curriculum!

2014-2015Music and Movement

Strawberry Ice Pops

3¼ cups fresh strawberries ¼ cup sugar½ cup water

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée on high until smooth. Pour into 8 ¼-cup molds or small paper cups. Seal with lids or insert wide wooden sticks. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm. Hold molds under warm water for a few seconds and then remove pops.

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