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Welcome to an exciting journey of learning and discovery with HIPPY Halton! This July, we invite you and your young learners to dive into a world of imagination, exploration, and hands-on fun.
Each week, we've curated activities designed to not only entertain but also nurture essential skills like creativity, problem-solving, and early literacy. Join us as we celebrate Canada Day, embark on nature walks, conduct simple science experiments, and enjoy interactive storytelling. Let's make this July a month of joyful learning and growth for your child!
Week One:
This week, we will celebrate Canada Day, explore nature, conduct a simple science experiment, and engage in imaginative storytelling. These activities will nurture your child's patriotism, observational skills, scientific curiosity, and creativity.
ACTIVITY 1:
Canada Day Celebration Celebrate Canada Day by singing "O Canada" and discussing the importance of the day. Or try out this craft by Happy Toddler Playtime --> https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/fork-painted-fireworks/
ACTIVITY 2:
Nature Walk Explore your local park or garden and collect different types of leaves, flowers, and rocks. Tips for enjoyable nature walks
ACTIVITY 3:
Simple Science - Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction Mix baking soda and vinegar to see a fun and fizzy reaction.
ACTIVITY 4:
Story Time - Make Up a Story
Let's embark on a storytelling adventure to the moon! Sit together in a cozy spot and create a unique tale about an astronaut's journey to our celestial neighbor.
How to Enjoy This Activity:
Start with Imagination: Begin with a simple opening like, "Once upon a time, an astronaut set off for the moon..."
Build the Story Together: Encourage your child to add their ideas. Ask questions like, "What do you think the astronaut might find on the way?" or "Who could they meet in space?"
Make it Interactive: Use voices and gestures to bring the story to life. This makes storytelling fun and engaging.
Wrap Up with a Conclusion: Finish the story with a satisfying ending, like a safe moon landing or an exciting discovery.
Benefits of Storytelling:
Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and creative thinking.
Develops Language Skills: Builds vocabulary and storytelling abilities.
Strengthens Bonds: Creates shared moments and strengthens relationships.
Builds Confidence: Encourages children to express themselves.
Week Two:
This week focuses on reading, art, water play, and music. These activities will help your child develop language skills, creativity, fine motor skills, and an appreciation for music and rhythm.
ACTIVITY 1:
Read "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Enjoy a colourful story that helps children identify different animals and colours.
ACTIVITY 2:
Collage Making Create a collage using old magazines and newspapers. Cut out images and glue them on paper to make a fun artwork.Collage making guide
ACTIVITY 3:
Turn an ordinary day into a splash-tastic adventure with Water Play Day! Grab some cups, containers, and a few simple items, and head outside for a day of splashing, pouring, and exploring.
How to Enjoy This Activity:
Gather Supplies: Collect various cups, containers, spoons, and bowls of different sizes. You can also use sponges, water balloons, and small toys to add to the fun.
Set Up a Water Station: Find a safe outdoor area where you can set up a water play station. This could be a kiddie pool, a large basin, or simply a hose and some buckets.
Encourage Exploration: Let your child experiment with pouring water from one container to another, filling and emptying different vessels, and observing how water behaves. Ask questions like, "What happens when you pour water into a small cup?" or "Can you make the water flow faster?"
Introduce Concepts: Use this opportunity to teach basic concepts like volume, buoyancy, and cause and effect. For example, show how some objects float while others sink, or compare which containers hold more water.
Create Games: Make up fun games like water races, where your child tries to move water from one place to another using only a sponge, or see who can make the biggest splash.
Safety First: Always supervise your child during water play to ensure they are safe and having fun.
Benefits of Water Play:
Sensory Development: Engages touch, sight, and sound senses.
Fine Motor Skills: Improves hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Cognitive Skills: Teaches basic scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation.
Creativity and Imagination: Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.
Social Skills: Promotes sharing and cooperation when playing with others.
MORE: Water play ideas
ACTIVITY 4:
Sing-Along - “The Wheels on the Bus” Sing the popular nursery rhyme and enjoy doing the actions with the song.
Week Three:
This week's activities include reading a classic bedtime story, drawing, making sandwiches, and singing. These activities promote literacy, artistic expression, practical life skills, and musical enjoyment.
ACTIVITY 1:
Read "Goodnight Moon" Enjoy a soothing bedtime story that has been loved by generations.
ACTIVITY 2:
Draw Your Favourite Animal Get creative and draw a picture of your favourite animal. Use crayons, markers, or coloured pencils. Drawing tutorial
ACTIVITY 3:
Cooking Day - Make Simple Sandwiches Prepare simple sandwiches together, like peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese. Simple sandwich ideas
ACTIVITY 4:
Sing-Along - “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” Sing the classic nursery rhyme and make animal sounds as you go.
Week Four:
This week, we will embark on a bear hunt, create a weather chart, and enjoy a summer themed scavenger hunt. These activities will enhance your child's listening skills, understanding of weather patterns, and improve observational skills.
ACTIVITY 1:
Read "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" Follow the adventures of a family as they go on a bear hunt through various landscapes.
ACTIVITY 2:
Make a Weather Chart Create a chart to track the weather each day of the week. Draw pictures to represent sunny, rainy, cloudy, and windy days. Weather chart tutorial
ACTIVITY 3:
Summer Time Scavenger Hunt 🌞
Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure with our Summer Time Scavenger Hunt! This activity is perfect for getting kids outside, exploring nature, and having fun while learning about their environment.
Download the Scavenger Hunt Sheet: Use our provided scavenger hunt sheet, which includes a list of items to find.
Check Off Items: As you find each item, check it off the list. Encourage your child to observe closely and ask questions about what they see.
Discuss Findings: After completing the hunt, talk about the different items you found. Ask questions like, "Which item was the hardest to find?" or "What was your favorite discovery?"
Benefits of the Scavenger Hunt:
Encourages Outdoor Play: Helps children appreciate nature and spend more time outside.
Boosts Observational Skills: Enhances attention to detail and curiosity about the environment.
Promotes Physical Activity: Keeps kids active and engaged.
Strengthens Parent-Child Bond: Provides a fun, shared experience for parents and children.
Week Five:
In the final days of July, we will learn about light refraction by creating a rainbow and have a fun dance party. These activities will teach your child about basic scientific concepts and encourage physical activity.
ACTIVITY 1:
Make a Rainbow with Water, Mirror, and Sunlight Use a glass of water, a mirror, and sunlight to create a rainbow. Learn about how light refracts to make a rainbow.
ACTIVITY 2:
Dance Party Have a fun dance party in your living room. Play your favourite songs and dance around.
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