Summer Fun Week Part 2

Welcome back to Summer Fun week! Today we’ll learn about sand with Splash and Bubbles, make some bubble art, and read a book and sing a song about water.

Watch Together

In this episode of Splash and Bubbles, (Season 3, Episode 3, “The Sand is Grand,”) Splash and his friends learn how the sand they play in is created. After watching, you might ask your child:

• What did Splash and his friends discover about the way sand is made?

• How did the parrot fish help create the sand?

• What kinds of things do you like to play in the sand?

Watch the episode here.

Photo credit: My Home Based Life

Bubble Art

Put a little color in your bubbles with this simple activity from My Home Based Life. All you need is some soap and water and a dash of food coloring to make a beautiful art project that is fun for everyone! Click below for the full directions.

Find the full activity here.

Cuddle Up and Read

Today’s story, Nibi’s Water Song by Sunshine Tenasco, tells the story of a thirsty girl named Nibi who is searching for clean water to drink. ‘Nibi’ is the Anishinaabemowin word for water. Through determination, perseverance, and empathy, Nibi’s community works together to find clean water for everyone.

Read along to the story here.

Photo credit: Akwesasne Women Singers

Let’s Sing: Water Song

This traditional song, performed by the Akwesasne Women Singers, expresses the belief that water is sacred and precious and that we must care for it.

Listen to the song here.

Coming Up Next…

Summer Fun week ends with Word Party and ice cream!