July 2nd, 2019
The Books We Read:We're Going on a Bear Huntby Michael RosenA Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van DusenMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy CousinsSongs & Activities:Little Bunny Foo FooLittle Bunny Foo Foo went hopping through the forest,Scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.Then down came the Good Fairy, and she said:"Litte Bunny Foo Foo, I don't like to see youScooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.I will give you three chances to behave, and if you don't,I will come back and turn you into a GOON!"[Repeat two more times, counting down chances,and finally turning Little Bunny Foo Foo into a goon.]Credit: Childhood
Craft—Glow-in-the-Dark Lanterns:We used fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark paint to turn old jars into lanterns.
July 28th, 2015
The Books We Read:Curious George Goes Camping by Margaret ReyMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins
Song:We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We acted out the entire adventure, with inspiration from Michael Rosen's own wonderful performance of his picture book with Helen Oxenbury!
Project—Glow-in-the-dark Lanterns:
The kids painted the inside of mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and attached colorful coated wire to the lids to create a handle.
July 19th, 2016
The Books We Read:Curious George Goes Camping by Margaret ReyAmong a Thousand Fireflies by Helen FrostMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins
Songs & Activities:We Are Going CampingTo the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot"We are going camping, it's time to pack:A tent, a sleeping bag, and a snack.We'll sit by the campfire, so warm and bright,And snooze in our tent 'til the morning light.Credit: Adapted from preschooleducation.com
Little Bunny Foo FooLittle Bunny Foo Foo went hopping through the forest,Scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.Then down came the Good Fairy, and she said:"Litte Bunny Foo Foo, I don't like to see youScooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.I will give you three chances to behave, and if you don't,I will come back and turn you into a GOON!"[Repeat two more times, counting down chances,and finally turning Little Bunny Foo Foo into a goon.]Credit: Childhood
The kids painted the inside of mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and added colorful beads and coated wire to the lids to create a handle.
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