Storytime Programs - Fall I, 2016, Week Two

Welcome to the second week of Fall I storytime programs.  In addition to our weekly storytimes, there are numerous special events happening so be sure to check our Events Calendar http://gailbweb.gailborden.info/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp, give us a call, or stop by the desk in the Early Learning Center if you would like more information.  We hope that you'll be joining us.   Below you will find some of the books, rhymes, and fingerplays we are presenting this week.

Baby Rhyme Time (For babies 0-11 months and a caregiver)

Books
I Like Black and White by Hicks Click here to find the book in the catalog.
Black-and-White Animals by Rookie Toddler Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Action Rhyme: Itsy-Bitsy Spider

The itsy-bitsy spider,
Climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain,
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun,
And dried up all the rain.
And the itsy-bitsy spider,
Climbed up the spout again.

Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays help children learn the smaller sounds in words, a necessary building block for reading.

Wonderful Ones (For babies 12-23 months and a caregiver)

Books
Bath Time by Spinelli Click here to find the book in the catalog.

I Love My Baby Because by Simons Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Action Rhyme: Splash!

Rain is falling down, SPLASH! (clap hands loudly)
Falling to the ground, SPLASH!
Pitter patter, pitter patter,
Rain is falling down, SPLASH!

Make sure to pause briefly before the "Splash" in each line to build suspense!  When you blend the expected continuation of the rhyme with unexpected pauses you lay the foundation for humor.  Your toddler will definitely respond with giggles!

Terrific Twos (For toddlers 2-3 years and a caregiver)

Books
Maggie and Michael Get Dressed by Fleming Click here to find the book in the catalog.

I Like Myself by Beaumont Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Action Rhyme: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.
Eyes and ears,
Mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes,
Knees and toes.

Does your toddler know where his shoulders and knees are?  Repeat this rhyme at home and practice!  Go slow, then go fast.  Substitute other body parts for even more fun!

1, 2, Go!  (For children 1-3 years and a caregiver)

Books
Touch the Brightest Star by Matheson Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Beep! Beep! Go To Sleep! by Tarpley Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Action Rhyme: Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon, 
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we’re going to the moon, 
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, zoom, zoom we're going to the moon.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast off!       

Practice counting with your toddler by singing this rhyme.  Count up from one through five, and then count down again.  Count fingers, count toes, count chairs in the room.  Find opportunities to practice counting every day!  

StoryMix For 3 to 6 (For children 3-6 years without caregiver)

Books
A Mother for Choco by Kasza Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Mother, Mother, I Want Another by Robbins Click here to find the book in the catalog.
Night Owl by Yuly Click here to find the book in the catalog
Benny's Pennies by Brisson (presented as a prop story) Click here to find the book in the catalog.

Action Rhyme: Some Families
Some families have fathers, (raise each finger one by one)
Some families have mothers,
Some families have sisters,
Some families have brothers.
In some houses,
There are others,
Every family is special.

Who is in your family?  Help your child count family members using fingers, and even toes if necessary!  Can your child write any of their names?                 

Family Jam (For families with young children)

Books
The Wide Mouthed Frog by Faulkner

Jump! by Fischer Click here to find the book in the catalog.
I Don't Want To Be a Frog by Petty Click here to find the book in the catalog.

This week we talked about animals that begin with the letter "F".  
Frog, Falcon, Flamingo, Ferret, Fish, Fox
Think of some more words that begin with the same letter.  Help your child write some of them.