What grows in a garden? Join us as we explore the plants and animals that live in gardens this month.
READ: What Does Bunny See? by Linda Sue Park
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A rabbit explores a garden, finding flowers of every color, before hopping home for a nap and dreams of rainbows.
Increase pre-literacy skills as you read together:
- Encourage your little one to guess what color Bunny will see next based on the rhymes.
- What else lives in the garden? See if you can find all of the creatures that live in the garden as Bunny hops through the pages.
- Go on a color hunt! Choose a color to search for on every page as you explore the garden.
- Point out when words begin with the same letter, like Bunny and blushing! When you find the letter you're looking for, encourage your little one to trace the letter on the page with their finger.
SING: This Is My Garden
(Optional Tune: Beautiful Dreamer)
EXPLORE: Color Hunt
Materials
- Paint chips in natural colors
- Ring clip, string, or yarn
- Single hole punch
Instructions:
- Hole-punch one corner of all paint chips
- Encourage your little one to group the paint chips by color. Ask your little one questions like "What color is this one?" and "Where does this card go?"
- Loop paint chips onto ring clip or binding of your choice.
- Invite your little one to explore colors outside by taking a walk with them.
- Encourage your little one to match the paint chips to the things you see as you explore.
JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all early childhood programs and events offered this month.
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.
