July 30

Sing a Song

German Lullaby

Sleep, baby, sleep
Thy father tends the sheep
Thy mother shakes the dreamland tree
And down fall pleasant dreams for thee
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
Our cottage vale is deep
The little lamb is on the green
With snowy fleece so soft and clean
Sleep, baby, sleep
Sleep, baby, sleep
Lu-la-lullaby,
Hush, my babe, and do not cry
In your cradle now you swing,
Until you sleep,
I’ll softly sing,
Lu-lullaby

Watch

Musical Notes! Learning about music for kids.

Try This

Make rhythm sticks by filling paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls with dry beans or uncooked pasta. Tape the ends closed and shake.

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.

• Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaki; illustrated by Qin Leng
• The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal; illustrated by Jess Golden