Sing a Song
Cinderella Dressed in Yellow (jump rope chant)
Cinderella dressed in yellow
Went downstairs to kiss her fellow,
Made a mistake -
And kissed a snake!
How many doctors did it take?
Was it,
One!, Two!, Three!, Four!, Fiveā¦
Watch
Sesame Street: Princess and the Pea
Try This
Use a broom or stick as a pretend horse. Encourage your child to ride their horse around the house, driveway or yard. They can dress up like royalty as they ride! Make a crown out of paper and a robe out of a throw blanket, or use dress-up clothing.
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.
- Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays by Jon Stahl; illustrated by Tadgh Bentley
- Would You Rather be a Princess or a Dragon? by Barney Saltzberg
Explore More
See the August Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!