Rhyming to Read: Jack and Jill (Gross Motor Version)

Introduction SongWelcome by Carole Peterson
RhymeJack and Jill
Jack and Jill Went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.
Activity ChangeJack and Jill Body Movement
Recite the poem but change how the Jack and Jill went up the hill.
Skipped, Ran, Danced, Tip-Toed
Letter IdentificationLetter J
Do letter recognition. Point out that Jack and Jill start with J. Point out that J looks like spoon holding some jam.
Have kids try to make the letter J with their body.
Teach jumping and jumping jacks because they start with J.
Body IdentificationJack and Jill Got a Boo-Boo
Hand out worksheet with stickers.
Name a body part and have the kids place a sticker on where that boo-boo is located.
Gross Motor ActivityJack and Jill Obstacle Course
Scatter bean bags on the floor and set-up a balance beam. Have kids walk around picking up bean bags to place in a pail. Encourage older kids to walk the balance beam with their bean bag.
Dance SongI’m Jumping on a Trampoline by Parry Gripp
Jump Up! By Imagination Movers
Goodbye SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft: Jack and Jill Water Droplets:

We provided a tiny bit of concentrated watercolor solution and a dropper for kids to take home. We challenged families to create droplets in different sizes.

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