Sing a Song
Do a fingerplay!
Five little wolf pups were playing in the sun. (Hold up hand, fingers extended.)
This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. (Bend first finger.)
This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. (Bend second finger.)
This one saw a cat, and he began to chase. (Bend third finger.)
This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round & round. (Bend fourth finger.)
This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. (Bend thumb.)
Watch
Amazing Animals- Gray Wolf
Try This
How many fairy tales can you think of with a Big Bad Wolf? Can you retell one of those fairy tales and turn the Big Bad Wolf into the Great Nice Wolf? Have the wolf be kind and do nice things to others instead of being big and bad!
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.
- Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell
- Wolfie the Bunny by Amy Dyckman; illustrated by Zachariah O'Hora
Explore More
See the May Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!