StoryWalk - Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
A young boy watches how nature changes from winter into spring.
CONTINUE THE FUN
Sing: Snowflake, Snowflake In the Sky (on YouTube)
(Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Snowflake, snowflake in the sky
love to watch you floating by
Down you fall upon the ground
Down you fall without a sound
Snowflake, snowflake in the sky
love to watch you floating by
Observe Nature and Use Your Senses - What Do You Observe?
What are the last signs of winter that you see? hear? smell?
What signs of spring do you see? hear? smell?
Take a Texture Scavenger Hunt and Explore the Textures Around You
There are all kinds of great textures to find and explore as the seasons change. From cold slush and sticky mud to rough bark and smooth petals, go on a texture scavenger hunt! How many different textures can you find? Talk about how they feel.
Please Note: Stay on marked paths, be respectful of nature and explore with gentle hands. If you’re not sure it’s safe for you, don’t touch it.
Sing! Hello Spring! (on YouTube)
(Tune: Goodnight Ladies )
Hello, spring, Hello, spring, Hello, spring
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, butterfly, Hello, butterfly, Hello, butterfly
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, green grass. Hello, green grass Hello, green grass
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, ducklings, Hello, ducklings, Hello, ducklings
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, rainbow, Hello, rainbow, Hello, rainbow
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, flowers, Hello, flowers, Hello, flowers
We hope you're here to stay.
Hello, bumblebee, Hello, bumblebee, Hello, bumblebee
We hope you're here to stay.
[buzzing]