Farmer McGregor Freeze Game

Recommended Ages: 2–5

Oh no! Mr. McGregor is coming! Invite your child to pretend they are Peter Rabbit exploring the garden.

Call out the following prompts:

  • “Peter Rabbit!” — Hop like a bunny.
  • “Butterfly!” — Flutter your arms and fly.
  • “Mr. McGregor!” — Freeze as still as you can!

For younger children, grown-ups can model the movements and play alongside them.

Try changing speeds:

  • Slow bunnies
  • Fast bunnies
  • Tiny hops
  • Giant hops

You’ll Practice:

  • Listening skills
  • Self-regulation
  • Gross motor development

 

Follow the Leader: Bunny Style

Recommended Ages: 1–5

Find a partner and become a bunny family! One person is the Mama Bunny and the other is the Baby Bunny. The Baby Bunny copies everything the Mama Bunny does.

Try:

  • Wiggling your nose
  • Stretching up tall
  • Hopping around the room
  • Crouching low in the grass
  • Looking for vegetables

After a minute, switch roles. Can you stay together like a bunny family?

You’ll Practice:

  • Observation skills
  • Connection and cooperation
  • Body awareness

 

Big Bunny Feelings

Recommended Ages: 2–6

Rabbits have feelings, too! Invite your child to use only their face and body to show different bunny emotions.

Can you be:

  • An excited bunny?
  • A sleepy bunny?
  • A brave bunny?
  • A scared bunny?
  • A curious bunny?

Ask:
“What does a curious bunny look like?”
“How does a brave bunny stand?”

Take turns guessing each other’s bunny feelings.

You’ll Practice:

  • Emotional literacy
  • Self-expression
  • Empathy and imagination

 

Have a Rabbit Lunch

Recommended Ages: 1–5

Peter Rabbit loves sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden to nibble on tasty vegetables. What would you pack for Peter’s lunch? Gather a few garden-inspired snacks and create a colorful rabbit lunch together. Arrange the foods on a plate and talk about which ones Peter Rabbit might choose first!

Possible Foods:

  • Carrot sticks or shredded carrots
  • Cucumber slices
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Snap peas
  • Strawberries
  • Apple slices
  • Cheese cubes
  • Hard-boiled eggs

As you eat, ask:

  • Which snack would Peter Rabbit like best?
  • What would you grow in your own garden?
  • What is your favorite fruit or vegetable?

Grown-Up Note: Always cut foods into age-appropriate sizes and supervise young children during meals.

 

Plant a Bunny Garden Cup

Recommended Ages: 2–6 (with adult help)

Peter Rabbit loves gardens. Let’s grow one of our own!

You’ll Need:

  • A small paper cup or biodegradable pot
  • Potting soil
  • Fast-sprouting seeds (grass seed, wheatgrass, or sunflower seeds)
  • A spoon
  • Water

Directions:

  1. Scoop soil into your cup.
  2. Sprinkle a few seeds on top.
  3. Cover the seeds with a little more soil.
  4. Give your garden a small drink of water.
  5. Place it in a sunny spot.

Check your garden every day and watch for tiny sprouts!

Talk about:

  • What plants need to grow
  • What Peter Rabbit might find in your garden
  • Which garden vegetables are your favorites

You’ll Practice:

  • Observation
  • Responsibility
  • Connecting with nature

 

Garden Shadow Play

Recommended Ages: 2–6

Bring Peter Rabbit’s garden to life with shadows! Using a flashlight and a blank wall or sheet, create simple shadow puppets with your hands or paper cut-outs. Try making rabbits, butterflies, vegetables, or watering cans.

Can your child:

  • Guess what shadow they see?
  • Make a rabbit hop across the wall?
  • Tell a story about what happens in the garden?

There are no wrong answers. Let your imagination lead the way!

You’ll Practice:

  • Creativity
  • Visual discovery
  • Storytelling