Hi there! Today, we’re going to talk about Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun is very special because he helps us in so many ways. Let’s find out how!
Have you ever seen the Sun shining in the sky? We call him Mr. Sun, and he is like a big, golden ball that gives us light and warmth. Sometimes, Mr. Sun hides behind a tree or a cloud, but we always want him to come out and play with us!
Mr. Sun is important because he helps flowers grow. When the Sun shines, it makes the flowers happy and colorful. Isn’t that wonderful?
Mr. Sun also keeps us warm. On a sunny day, we can play outside without feeling cold. We can run, jump, and have lots of fun!
When Mr. Sun is in the sky, everything is bright and easy to see. He lights up our day so we can see all the beautiful things around us, like trees, birds, and butterflies.
Did you know that Mr. Sun also helps us live? He gives us energy and makes us feel happy and healthy. That’s why we love Mr. Sun so much!
Sometimes, we sing a special song to ask Mr. Sun to come out and shine. We say, “Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on me!” We hope he hears us and comes out to play.
So next time you see Mr. Sun, remember to say thank you for all the wonderful things he does for us. And don’t forget to wear your hat and sunscreen to stay safe while you enjoy the sunshine!
Here’s a fun idea: Draw a picture of Mr. Sun with a big smile and lots of bright rays. You can even add some flowers and trees to show how Mr. Sun helps them grow. Have fun creating your sunny masterpiece!
Sunshine Scavenger Hunt: Go outside with an adult and look for things that Mr. Sun helps grow or makes bright. Can you find flowers, trees, or shadows? Take a small notebook and draw or write down what you see. Talk about how Mr. Sun helps these things. What colors do you notice when the Sun is shining?
Sun and Shadows Experiment: On a sunny day, stand outside and look at your shadow. Move around and see how your shadow changes. Try this at different times of the day and notice how your shadow gets longer or shorter. Why do you think this happens? Draw a picture of your shadow at different times and share your observations with your friends or family.
Sunshine Storytime: With a friend or family member, make up a story about Mr. Sun. What adventures does he go on during the day? How does he help the flowers and animals? You can draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family. What would happen if Mr. Sun took a day off?
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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**Jack Hartmann and Blackberry Jam**
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Hiding behind a tree
These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me
Shine down on me
Shine your special light
Shine down on me
Keep us warm and bright
The Sun makes flowers grow
The Sun helps us stay warm
The Sun lights up the day
The Sun gives us life
Shine down on me
Shine your special light
Shine down on me
Keep us warm and bright
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Hiding behind a tree
These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you
Oh, Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me
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