July 15

Sing a Song

An Owl Sat Alone

An owl sat alone
(Hold up pointer finger)
On the branch of a tree
He was as quiet as he could be.
( Finger to lips)
It was night
And his eyes were round like this.
(Circle eyes with thumbs and fingers)
And when he looked around
Not a thing did he miss.
(Peer around)

Watch

Why do birds sing? SciShow Kids

Try This

Help your child draw pictures of birds that sing.

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.

• Chirp! by Mary Murphy
• Every Little Thing adapted by Cedella Marley; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton