Yankee Doodle

Yankee Doodle went to town

A-riding on a pony.Stuck a feather

in his capAnd called

it macaroni.

Yankee Doodle, keep it up.

Yankee Doodle dandy.Mind the music

and the step,And with the girls

be handy.

Mouse Paint/Pintura de ratón by Ellen Stoll WalshTime for a Trip by Phyllis GershatorThe Very Hungry Caterpillar/La oruga muy hambrienta My Very First Book of Shapes/Mi primer libro de figuras both by Eric CarleWelcome Summer by Jill AckermanMy Up & Down & All Around Book by Marjorie Pitzer

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

• Walk and Look Take a walk around the neighborhood with your child and look for colors and shapes. Do you see a square sign? Is that a yellow flower?

• Stay-cation Are you traveling anywhere this summer? Even if you are not, you can plan some vacation fun right where you are. Visit local attractions and museums. Have a backyard picnic. Enjoy summer!

• Move Like Bugs Find fun ways to move with your child. Fly like a butterfly or a bee. Hop like grasshoppers. Wiggle like caterpillars or worms.

• Visit a Park Plan an outing to a nearby park. You may even want to pack a picnic. Your child will love playing on the swings, slide, and other equipment.

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

triangle color review

Opposites: on/off

Colors and Shapes

Vacation Bound

Beautiful Bugs

Lazy Summer Days

crayonsblocks

airplane car

bee grasshopper

sunglassesswing

Here Is the Beehive

Here is the beehive. Where are the bees?

(Hold up fist.)Hidden away where

nobody sees.(Move other hand

around fist.)Watch and you’ll see them

come out of the hive(Bend head close to fist.)

One, two, three, four, five!(Hold up fingers one

at a time.)Bzzzzz ... all fly away!

(Wave fingers.)

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Ladybug Gelatin Treats

4 envelopes unflavored gelatin4 cups cranberry juice cocktailchocolate syrup

Measure juice into a saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over the juice. Let stand for one minute. Place over low heat and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a 9” x 13” pan. Place in the refrigerator until firm. Use a round cookie cutter to cut circles. Dab on chocolate syrup to make spots. Enjoy!

Find these songs on our 2017–2018 Music and Movement CD available at funshineexpress.com.

We’re Going on a Trip Sung to “The Farmer in the Dell”

We’re going on a trip.We’re going on a trip.(We’ll pack a bag) and off we go!We’re going on a trip.

Repeat withWe’ll wave good-byeWe’ll buckle up

Summertime Sung to “Jingle Bells”

In summertime we play;We have fun every day.We like to swim and ride;We like to swing and slide.

Chorus:

Summertime, summertime,Summertime is here.Clap your hands and twirl aroundAnd give a happy cheer.

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

carMove both hands as turning a steering wheel.

airplaneBend ring and middle finger down; move hand up to top of head.

stingHold one palm down and quickly poke it with the index finger of the other hand.

sunPointer finger points to the sky and circles. Turn hand toward the head with fingers spread out.

bugThumb of right hand on nose.Wiggle first two fingers.

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All songs produced and arranged by Mark Teachey. Songs performed by Ashley Hamilton. All rights reserved.

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Songs to complement your curriculum!

13. Savannah Animals 14. Springtime15. Rainbow on My Plate16. Down in the Ocean 17. Pet Care

18. Growing Plants19. Yummy in My Tummy20. Splash!21. We’re Going on a Trip22. Color Dreams 23. Busy Bugs24. Summertime

1. Friends, Friends 2. Forest Moves 3. People Who Help 4. At Night 5. When I Hear Some Music 6. I’m So Thankful 7. Clickety Clack! 8. Celebrate! 9. Making Things Work 10. Penguin Party 11. Blow Some Kisses 12. The Stubborn Bear

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Sign Language

Cooking TogetherWhen 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.