Digging in the Flower Garden

(Summer 2013)

Opening Song: “The Wheels on the Bus” by Larry Groce (Disney Children’s Favorite Songs Volume 4) [It’s time to get on the bus and go to story time!]

Movement Song: “Can’t Sit Still” by Greg & Steve (Kids in Action)

Announce Theme: Digging in the Flower Garden

Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”

Book: Quiet in the Garden by Aliki

Counting Rhyme with Flannel Board: “Five Little Flowers”

Book: Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

Fingerplays: “Watch It Bloom” & “My Garden”

Book: My Garden by Kevin Henkes

Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid

Take Home: Away-from-Home Gnome Family Fun page (p. 95 of CSLP main manual)