April 8

Sing a Song

Two Little Birds

*Use your fingers as birds and have them fly around as you sing!
Two little black birds. . .sitting on a hill
One named Jack . .. one named Jill
Fly away Jack. . .fly away Jill
Come back Jack. . .come back Jill
Two little blue birds. . Sitting on a hill
One named Jack . .. one named Jill
Fly away Jack. . Fly away Jill
Come back Jack. . Come back Jill
Two little red birds. . Sitting on a hill
One named Jack . .. one named Jill
Fly away Jack. . Fly away Jill
Come back Jack. . Come back Jill

Watch

Little Bird, Little Bird Music Video Performed by Elizabeth Mitchell

Try This

Today is Draw a Bird Day! Go outside and observe birds that come to your back yard. You can even make birdfeeders out of toilet paper rolls, peanut butter, and birdseed to attract more birds to your yard. Draw the birds that come to have a snack!

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.

  • Birds by Kevin Henkes
  • Birds by Carme Lemniscates

Explore More

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