Archive for February, 2009

Good Night, Sleep Tight!

February 27, 2009

Yaaawn…I think that after storytime, I might go take a nap!

Nursery Rhyme of the Week:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

Stories Shared:
Spot Says Goodnight by Eric Hill
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
Goodnight, Me by Andrew Daddo
From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

Rhymes (Can be found on Toddler Storytime Rhymes Sheet.):
My Eyes Can See
Ten in the Bed
Tommy Thumb
Tony Chestnut

Bonus Flannel Song:
Aiken Drum
There was a man lived in the moon,
lived in the moon, lived in the moon,
There was a man lived in the moon,
and his name was Aiken Drum.
And he played upon a ladle,
a ladle, a ladle,
He played upon a ladle,
and his name was Aiken Drum.
And his eyes were made of gum drops…
And his nose was a banana…
And his mouth was a watermelon…
And is hair was made of green beans…
(Templates can be found in the book 52 Programs for Preschoolers: The Librarian’s Year-Round Planner by Diane Briggs.)

Music:
Rockabye Baby!: Lullaby Renditions of the Beatles
Rockabye Baby!: Lullaby Renditions of the Rolling Stones
Me and My Bean Bag (Take that Bean Bag)

Bath Time!

February 20, 2009

SPLISH SPLASH I was taking a bath…or at least reading stories about bath time at the library!

Stories Shared:
Bath Time by Sandra Boynton
Big Red Tub by Julia Jarman
Elephant Small and the Splashy Bath by Sally Grindley
I Can Take a Bath! by Shigeo Watanbe

Rhymes (Can be found on Toddler Storytime Rhymes Sheet.):
Itsy Bitsy Spider
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Old MacDonald
I Have Something in My Pocket
Tommy Thumb
Round and Round the Garden
Tony Chestnut
Five Little Sausages

Bonus Rhyme:
“Five Elephants in a Bathtub” felt board rhyme
(My Five Elephants in the Bathtub felt board set came from Artfelt.)

One elephant in the bathtub going for a swim.
Knock, Knock,
(Clap twice with “Knock, Knock.”)
Splash, Splash,
(Slap knees twice with “Splash, Splash.”)
Come on in!
(Motion with both hands to come in.)

Two elephants…
Three elephants…
Four elephants…

Five elephants in a bathtub
Going for a swim.
Knock, Knock,
Splash, Splash,
They all fell in!

Music:
Carole Peterson: Sticky Bubble Gum and Other Tasty Tunes (The Wiggle Song)

Hugs & Kisses for Valentine’s Day!

February 13, 2009

Happy Valentine’s Day, Friends!

Nursery Rhyme of the Week:
Roses are Red
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet;
And so are you!

Stories Shared:
No Matter What by Emma Dodd
Snuggle Wuggle by Jonathan London
Won’t You Be My Kissaroo? by Joanne Ryder
Stop Kissing Me! By Ethan Long

Rhymes (Can be found on Toddler Storytime Rhymes Sheet.)
If You’re Wearing Red Today
My Eyes Can See
Five Little Sausages
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Tony Chestnut

Bonus Rhyme:
Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?
Valentines, valentines, share them now with me.
I have red ones.
I have orange ones.
I have yellow ones, too.
I have green ones.
I have purple ones.
I have some that are blue.
Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?
Valentines, valentines, count them now with me.
1-2-3-4-5-6!

Music:
Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band (Shake My Sillies Out)

The Three Little Pigs

February 11, 2009

Super Saturday Stories is back! A few times each year, I do a special family storytime that focuses on a classic folktale. Last Saturday, I presented our “Three Little Pigs Go Hog Wild!” program over at the Buena Vista library. Fun times!

OPENING:
Intro Music: “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” versions from Vintage Children’s Favourites, Simply Mad About the Mouse , and Reggae for Kids: Movie Classics
Opening Song: Let Everyone Clap Hands with Me

PROGRAM:
Read-aloud #1: The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
Storytelling Activity: The Three Little Pigs (Children dressed up and acted out the parts.)
Read-aloud #2: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
Tandem Poem: “The Three Little Pigs” from You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman
Read-aloud #3: The Three Horrid Little Pigs by Liz Pichon
Song: Laurie Berkner: Buzz Buzz (Pig on Her Head)

MOVIE:
Muppet Classic Theater (The Three Little Pigs)

CRAFT OR HANDOUT:
Upon entering, children choose between a pig and a wolf cut-out to wear during the program. As they left, each child was given a pig sticker.

What’s Inside the Mailbox? A Valentine?

February 6, 2009

I love getting mail! I especially love getting Valentine’s Day cards! Today, we talked about the post office, mail carriers, and things you might find in your mailbox (like Valentines!)…

Stories Shared:
We Need Mail Carriers by Lola M. Schaefer
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant

Rhymes (Can be found on Toddler Storytime Rhymes Sheet.)
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Cap, Mittens, Shoes and Socks
I Have Something in My Pocket
Sometimes
I’m a Little Teapot
My Eyes Can See
Round and Round the Garden
Tony Chestnut

Bonus Rhyme:
Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?
Valentines, valentines, share them now with me.
I have red ones.
I have orange ones.
I have yellow ones, too.
I have green ones.
I have purple ones.
I have some that are blue.
Valentines, valentines, how many do I see?
Valentines, valentines, count them now with me.
1-2-3-4-5-6!

Music:
Carole Peterson: Sticky Bubble Gum and Other Tasty Tunes (I am a Fine Musician)

Craft:
We made simple Valentine’s Day cards and envelopes