Let’s cool things off with Summer Fun week! Today we’ll learn about the sun with Sid the Science Kid, do a Super Fab Lab investigation, read a summery book, and sing a song.

Watch Together

In this episode of Sid the Science Kid, (“Sid’s Special Dad Day,” Season 1, Episode 32), Sid investigates what the sun does so he can understand why he needs to wear sunblock. After watching, you might ask your child:

What does the sun do?
What investigation did Sid and his friends do in the Super Fab Lab?
Do you think Sid understands why he needs to wear sunblock now?
What kinds of things do you like to do in the sun?

Watch the episode here.

Super Fab Lab Sunblock Investigation

Now it’s your turn to do a Super Fab Lab investigation! Grab a piece of dark-colored construction paper and some sunblock, and head outside. Click below to download the instructions and start investigating!

Find the investigation here.

Cuddle Up and Read

Do you have any books about summer? Grab one from the shelf to read! Or, watch this read-aloud of The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli.

Read along to the story here.

Let’s Sing: Oh, Mister Sun

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Hiding behind the tree.

These little children are asking you,

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.

Shine down on me.

Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Hiding behind the tree.

These little children are asking you,

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on,

Please shine down on me.

Sing along here.

Coming Up Next…

Summer Fun week continues with Splash and Bubbles!

Henson at Home

Curated educational activities from Early Childhood Specialist Leslie Gaar.

Summer Fun Week Part 1

Let’s cool things off with Summer Fun week! Today we’ll learn about the sun with Sid the Science Kid, do a Super Fab Lab investigation, read a summery book, and sing a song.

Watch Together

In this episode of Sid the Science Kid, (“Sid’s Special Dad Day,” Season 1, Episode 32), Sid investigates what the sun does so he can understand why he needs to wear sunblock. After watching, you might ask your child:

What does the sun do?

What investigation did Sid and his friends do in the Super Fab Lab?

Do you think Sid understands why he needs to wear sunblock now?

What kinds of things do you like to do in the sun?

Watch the episode here.

Super Fab Lab Sunblock Investigation

Now it’s your turn to do a Super Fab Lab investigation! Grab a piece of dark-colored construction paper and some sunblock, and head outside. Click below to download the instructions and start investigating!

Find the investigation here.

Cuddle Up and Read

Do you have any books about summer? Grab one from the shelf to read! Or, watch this read-aloud of The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli.

Read along to the story here.

Let’s Sing: Oh, Mister Sun

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Hiding behind the tree.

These little children are asking you,

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.

Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.

Shine down on me, shine, shine, shine.

Shine down on me.

Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on me.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Hiding behind the tree.

These little children are asking you,

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun.

Please shine down on,

Please shine down on,

Please shine down on me.

Sing along here.

Coming Up Next…

Summer Fun week continues with Splash and Bubbles!