Sing a Song
I Went to the Beach
I went to the beach
And what did I see?
(Make binoculars with hands.)
A bird on the sand
Looking at me!
(Make beak with fingers over nose.)
I went to the beach
And what did I see?
(Make binoculars with hands.)
A fish in the water
Splashing at me!
(Wiggle one hand to imitate fish swimming.)
I went to the beach
And what did I see?
(Binoculars)
A shell in the sand
Sparkling at me!
(Raise hand to level of ears and wiggle fingers)
A crab in its shell
Waving at me!
(Make hands a shallow āCā to imitate claws and wave side to side.)
Watch
Curious George Goes to the Beach
Try This
Use your imagination to go on an Ohio trip. Where would you go and what would you see? Use a state map and plan your pretend trip! You can also plan a REAL trip around the state using the links in the Explore Ohio section!
Read a Book
Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.
- Splash, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke; illustrated by Lauren Tobia
- Beach by Elisha Cooper
Explore More
See the August Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!