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January 17

Sing a Song

I Am A Rocket

Let’s Pretend. Read the poem I Am A Rocket. Then act it out.

I am a rocket
crouched on the ground,
waiting quietly
without a sound.
Light this fuse
on my little toe...
Ready for take-off?
Here I go: SWOOOOOOOOOOSH

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Making Maracas Out of Rice, Beans, and Paper Bags

Try This

Help your child make a noise maker out of pasta, cereal or any bits of something hard.  Place items in a paper cup and tape another on top. Use it to shake to the beat while singing rhymes!

TumbleBooks

Tumblebook of the day


Each day Idaho residents can view one free TumbleBook picture book, one free TumbleBook math book, one free TumbleBook game, and one free TumbleBook in Spanish on this site. Be sure to also check out the Fun Facts to help your child be ready for kindergarten!

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  • Homemade Instruments - You can make musical instruments from household projects. Try the sand blocks, jingle bracelets, and juice can shakers.
  • Musical Craft Projects - Make these musical crafts and make your own drums, guitars, and more!

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