Story Mix for Three to Six: Time to Say Goodnight

During our time in Story Mix, we have been exploring different times of the day.  This week, we will make bedtime fun for children with stories and rhymes! Through talking and reading, children learn different sounds and words.  Reading enables children to understand that printed words stand for spoken words, as well as, learn how a book works.  Conversation between you and your child is one of the best ways to help him or her learn new information and words.  Skills such as phonological awareness and letter knowledge are enhanced through reading and talking.  When integrated with activities such as the rhymes and stories below, sharing reading and talking plays an important role in vocabulary development and early reading success.

Little Baby Fingerplay Game
This little baby is ready for bed
Down on the pillow she lays her head
Cover her up so she won’t peep
And rock her rock her till she’s fast asleep   
       
My Kitten is Hiding Rhyme
My kitten is hiding under my chair
I looked and I looked for her everywhere
Under the table and under the bed
I looked in the corner
But when I said, “Come kitty, come kitty, here’s milk for you.”
My kitten came running, crying, “Mew, mew, mew.”
       
Two Little Hands Rhyme
Two little hands go clap, clap, clap
Two little arms lie in my lap
Two little feet go bump, bump, bump
Two little legs give one big jump
Two little eyes are shut so tight
One little voice whispers, “Good Night!”

Tick-Tock, Drip-Drop! by Nicola Moon
When Rabbit has trouble falling asleep because of various noises, Mole tries to help.
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Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to Sleep? by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson
A young cat is distracted by many things while getting ready for bed at night.
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Bear Child’s Book Of Hours by Anne Rockwell
For each hour of the day Bear Child participates in a new activity, and as he does the reader sees the time on the clock.
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