Category: Easter

Bunny Reading and Memory Craft

4/8/2017

Little R demonstrated joy during this Easter activity. She loved the board book and stayed engaged while we read, grabbing at the pages.

Materials:

Paint
Paintbrush
Paper
Glue
Scissors
If I Were A Bunny by Anne Wilkinson

1) Begin by reading If I Were A Bunny with the child in a comfortable chair. Be sure to use an expressive tone to keep the little one engaged. Encourage them to turn the pages on their own, guiding as needed.

While painting her feet for the memory craft, she was tickled by the paintbrush letting out big laughs.

2) You will need 2 sets of footprints. Clean the child’s feet and allow the prints to dry.

3) Print off a picture of the child’s face and cut out. Cut out a belly out of paper. Glue all of the pieces together. You can write “Hoppy Easter” with the little one's name and date if desired.

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Peter Cottontail Song and Craft

4/7/2017

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This is little L’s first appearance on our blog at one month old!

She wiggled and kicked as we painted her feet. She was content during the entire activity.

More spring activities with baby girl are coming soon!

Materials:

paper
paint
paintbrush
cotton ball

Begin the activity by finding a comfortable spot to sing with the child. Sing:

“Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity, hoppity,
Easter's on its way.
Bringin' every girl and boy Baskets full of Easter joy,
Things to make your Easter bright and gay.
He's got jelly beans for Tommy,
Colored eggs for sister Sue,
There's an orchid for your Mommy
And an Easter bonnet, too.
Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity,
Happy Easter day.”

When finished, you can begin the memory craft. Paint the child’s foot and stamp onto paper. Clean the child’s foot. Add bunny ears, eggs, and grass with paint to the picture. Add a small cotton ball for a tail.