Summer

Books: ?
Song: Oh What Do You Do in the Summertime?
Craft: popsicles, Jello Jigglers
Outside: if it's summer, show things that are summery.  If it's not, talk about what it would look/feel like
Food: summer foods--fresh fruit/veggies, popsicles, Jello, chips, Kool-Aid (picnic)

Prepare in advance:

• picture of tree in the summer
• box of Jello, sprayed pan
• fruit juice, popsicle makers
• box with summer clothes inside--swimming suit, shorts, short sleeves, sunglasses
• picnic stuff (if it's nice enough outside for a picnic)
• pretend camping stuff

Begin with song, then books.

Craft time (do it first so that the Jello will be ready): 

• popsicles--fill popsicle makers with juice, put in freezer
• Jello Jigglers
• make Jello using half the indicated amount of boiling water
• pour into a greased pan, let sit for an hour
• use a knife or cookie cutters to cut

Today we'll learn about SUMMER (have them repeat).  

• What is the weather like in the summer?
• What clothes do we wear in the summer?  Have them pull items out of the bag and say why they would need that item in the summer.

What do trees do in the summer?

• Have all their leaves
• Grow fruit

What do animals do in the summer?

• grow big & strong
• eat lots of food

What do people do in the summer?

• play! beach, sports, parks, pools
• eat food from gardens
• stay inside where it's cool
• picnics/vacations
• outside things like hiking/camping (pretend to go camping)

Outside: observe/discuss summer scenes, have a picnic with summer foods if it's nice outside!