We grow. Plants grow. Animals grow. Explore things that grow in this week's books and activities.
#READ: I Sleep in a Big Bed by Maria van Lieshout
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A child who used to sleep in a crib celebrates graduating to sleep in a big kids' bed--even though waking up there in the middle of the night can be a little scary.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Ask your little one about the colors and shapes on the blanket, pillow, and t-shirt in the book then ask about patterns, shapes, and colors on their favorite blanket, pillow, or toy.
- Run a finger under sounds like "gurgle" and "zzzzzzz" as your read them. Encourage your little one to repeat the sounds then run a finger under the sounds again as your little learner says them.
- Play a letter search game. Choose a letter such "b" or "g" and ask your little reader to point to the letter and say it whenever they see it.
#SING: Grow, Grow, Growing Up
(Tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
Grow, grow, growing up
Growing every day.
I can feed myself now
I’m growing every day.
Grow, grow, growing up
Growing every day.
I can put my own shoes on
So I can go and play
Grow, grow, growing up
Growing every day.
I can dress myself now.
I’m growing up. Hooray!
Grow, grow, growing up
Growing every day.
I can carry all the books
that I will read some day
#EXPLORE: See How it Grows
Ways to explore
- Search with your little one for flowers, trees, or other plants and animals that are beginning to grow and those that have been growing for a while. For example, while walking or riding around, point out saplings then point out mature trees.
- Talk about what you find with your little learner. Show how some words have the same meaning by using "tiny" for "small" or "large" for "big."
#JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all early childhood programs and events offered this week.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Use the link in the program information to register.
For in-person programs, registration is required. If space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
