may & june

read alouds

activities

  • Dandelion Mane

    MATERIALS

    DIRECTIONS

    • draw or print out a lion’s face

    • cut and glue the lion’s face on a circular piece of cardboard

    • hole punch around the perimeter

    • pick dandelions from outside and thread them through the holes to create a lion’s mane!

  • Safari Sensory Bin

    MATERIALS

    DIRECTIONS

    • add beans, animals, beads, and greenery to a sensory bin

    • let your child explore the textures and act out different scenarios!

  • Giraffe Sensory Bag

    MATERIALS

    DIRECTIONS

    • draw the outline of a giraffe on the outside of a Ziploc bag

    • fill the bag halfway with water

    • add pom poms

    • tape to a yellow piece of paper

    • have your baby explore water play without the mess!