Sing a Song
There Was a Little Turtle
There was a little turtle, (make a small circle w/hand)
He lived in a box, (make box w/hand)
He swam in a puddle (wiggle hands)
He climbed on the rocks. (stack hands on the other)
He snapped at a mosquito, (clap hands)
He snapped at a flea, (clap hands)
He snapped at a minnow, (clap hands)
He snapped at me. (clap hands)
He caught the mosquito, (clap hands)
He caught the flea, (clap hands)
He caught the minnow, (clap hands)
But he didn’t catch me! (shake index finger)
Read a book
How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens
Here is a book recommendation for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.
Try This
Make thumb print animals together!
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Explore More
- Make a Turtle Costume – Transform a cardboard box into a turtle shell and a fun game!
- The Hare and the Tortoise – Now you can hear the famous story from the rabbit’s perspective. Be sure to click on the audio above the story.
