June 4

Sing a Song

Cooking Stone Soup

(To the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell")

We're cooking stone soup,
We're cooking stone soup,
Stir the pot,
It's getting hot,
We're cooking stone soup.

First, we add potatoes,
First, we add potatoes,
Stir the pot,
It's getting hot,
We're cooking stone soup.

(continue with the rest of the ingredients, ie: carrots, water, onions, etc.)

Try This

Show your child how to tell temperature outside by reading a thermometer. Talk about hot and cold, and why some foods need to stay hot and some foods need to stay cold. Ask your child if they like hot soup or cold soup?

Read a Book

Here are three 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

  • Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt
  • Soup Day by Melissa Iwai
  • Stone Soup by Marcia Brown

Explore More

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