Easter Activities with Children

I am reading a great resource for Waldorf inspired celebrations- Celebrating Festivals with Children by Freya Jaffke. It's a great little book that reminds us to celebrate the major festivals of the year by focusing on their history, symbolism and connection to nature.

She has some great ideas for Spring and Easter I will post over the next week. In the meantime here are some classic verses inspired by her book.

1) Verse:
Slowly, slowly, very slowly
Creeps the garden snail.
Slowly, slowly, very slowly
Up the garden rail.
Quickly, quickly, very quickly
Runs the garden mouse.
Quickly, quickly, very quickly
Round about the house.

This is a variation on what we do with fast and slow walking in baby Noah's Waldorf parent and child class. And is a fun way to practice his new steps. As well, a fun chant when we spot a snail outdoors.

2) This verse is by memory from Noah's class. Tie a piece of play silk to produce 2 big ears:
I saw a little bunny go hop hop hop.
I saw his ears go flop flop flop.
I saw his little nose go wink wink wink.
I saw his big brown eyes go blink blink blink.
I said little rabbit won't you stay.
But he looked at me and he hopped away.

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