Book: Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
Song: The gardener plants the seeds (Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)
The gardener plants the seeds.
The gardener plants the seeds.
High ho the derry oh,
The gardener plants the seeds.
The rain falls on the ground…
The sun shines bright and warm…
The seeds begin to grow…
Rhyme: Garden snail
Slowly, slowly, very slowly, creeps the garden snail. (Move hands down legs)
Slowly, slowly, very slowly, up the wooden rail. (Move hands up legs)
Quickly, quickly, very quickly, runs the little mouse, (down legs)
Quickly, quickly, very quickly, in his little house. Squeak! (up legs and body, make ears)
Book: Who Will Plant a Tree? By Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Tom Leonard
Song: “Oranges Grow on Trees” – Dance and Sing: The Best of Nick, Jr.
Book: Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
Song: Shakin’ Like a Leafy Tree – The Wiggles: Racing to the Rainbow
Song: The Goldfish – Laurie Berkner: Victor Vito
Craft: Recycled magazine paper garden scene (inspired by laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com)
