Friendship
August 2006
Books: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Rabbit Goes to Night School by Judy Delton, My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann
Craft: Friendship bracelets (children provided with several strands of embroider floss to make a bracelet for themselves and a special friend)
2009
Books: The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen, Bunny Days by Tao Nyeu
August 2017
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: Friendship
Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”
Book: Those Pesky Rabbits by Ciara Flood
Fingerplay: Two Little Friends
Book: My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems
Sing-Along Song: If You’re Friendly and You Know It
Book: Bird, Balloon, Bear by Il Sung Na
Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid
Summer 2023
Opening Song: “The Wheels on the Bus” by Eric Litwin
Announce Theme: Let’s Be Friends
Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”
Book: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Song: Cool Bear Hunt by Dr. Jean
Book: It Is (Not) Enough by Anna Kang
Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid
Take Home Activity Packet
Maze Activity Page from Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Drawing Activity Page from Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Gift for Best Friend Drawing Page (inspired by It Is (Not) Enough)
Skating Friends Craft from krokotak
Friends Coloring Page from krokotak