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1998-99 Early Childhood Activities Calendar - August

Fit and Fun Play cartoon August Tip of the Month
Talk with children as you play and do daily activities together. Ask your child lots of questions and be sure to listen to the answer.
Library Outing

Visit the local public library with your child. Find out the days and times of special activities or story hours for children that take place in August. Mark the dates on your calendar so you will remember to attend.

Bubble Time

Ingredients:

  • 1/8 cup dishwashing liquid
  • 1 cup water
  • bubble wand

    Mix soap and water in a plastic container. Let your child dip a bubble wand in the liquid and blow or run holding the blower against the wind.

    Wand Ideas:

  • Straw-Cut a drinking straw in a half; then cut the tip 3 times and fold pieces back. Dip the tip in the bubble solution and blow!
  • Soda Can Rings-Cut one of the plastic rings off the plastic soda can holder. Tape to a wooden stick or pencil. Dip in the mixture and wave through the air.
    		• Story Time

    Have fun reading or telling stories with your child. Find a quiet, well-lit spot where you can sit comfortably with your child. Let the child pick out a book (even if it's the same one over and over) and enjoy spending time with your child in an imaginary world!

    		Rhyme 'N Play

    If you're happy and you know it,
    Clap you hands! (clap, clap)
    If you're happy and you know it,
    Clap you hands! (clap, clap)
    If you're happy and you know it,
    Then your face will surely show it,
    If you're happy and you know it,
    Clap your hands! (clap, clap)

    Add other verses, using motions that fit the words:

  • If you're sleepy and you know it,
    Close your eyes.
  • If you're sad and you know it,
    Cry "Boo hoo!"
  • If you're mad and you know it,
    Stamp your feet.

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