December Days:

December 16

Sing a Song

Rock-a-bye, baby

Rock-a-bye, baby
On the treetop
When the wind blows
The cradle will rock
If the bough breaks
The cradle will fall
But mama will catch you
Cradle and all

Watch

Taking Care of You Makes Me Happy Too – Daniel Tiger

Try This

Discuss ways your child can be a good and caring friend to someone.

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.

Ivan: the Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate; illustrated by G. Brian Karas
The Peace Book by Todd Parr
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

Explore More

See the December Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!

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