So, now I'm doing the 2-3s every few weeks. This is slightly different than a regular preschool storytime because the stories are shorter and you need to do more action rhymes and songs.
Welcome and Introduction
Where is Thumbkin?
Rain
I love the bright colors and African plains animals in the is one. It's also a great book about wanting it to rain and works the senses in really well.
The Itsy-Bitsy Spider (I do the climbing actions just by cupping my hands which is easier for those without the finest of motor skills)
Splish, Splash, Spring
I love the paper-cut out illustrations.
Shake My Sillies Out
Rain is falling down. SPLASH! (Wiggle fingers down to look like rain, slap both thighs on "Splash")
Rain is failling down. SPLASH!
Pitter patter pitter patter (alternatingly slap thighs)
Pitter patter pitter patter
Sun is peeking out. Peek (cover face with hands and peek-a-book on "peek")
Sun is peeking out. Peek.
Peeking here, peeking there
Sun is peeking out. Peek!
Another one with great paper cut out illustrations. How can you not love Javaka Steptoe?
Rain on the green grass (rub the ground)
Rain on the sea (make rolling wave motions with hands)
Rain on the house-top (make a roof over your head with hands)
But not on me! (shake head)
Big Rain Coming
I love the pattern in these illustrations as people and animals wait and wait for the rain they need. It also goes through the days of the week.
She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain
Here are some of the books that I didn't read, but had on display:
In the Rain with Baby Duck
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
The Rain Stomper
Rain
Splish! Splash!: A Book About Rain
Who Likes the Rain?
When it comes to rain, the book I miss the most is The Aunts Go Marching by Maurie J. Manning. It's long, but it's a song and even young kids catch on quickly. PLUS, they love to yell the BOOM!s when it thunders. And I sing it really fast as they're running home from the rain. But, alas, it is out of print and my last copy is falling apart something horrible. :(
Your library has _3_ program every Thursday morning? Wow--busy, busy. We often have 2 like toddlers at 10 am and 11 am, but never 3. Is the schedule year-round? The rain program looks great--I am ordering the Stojic. My favorite rain book: Thirsty Thursday by Root (also ok for toddlers--very short!)
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Amy
We used to have 2 every Thursday, but the room got over-crowded so we added a third one. It's very busy.
ReplyDeleteOur story time schedule is year round. We have year round demand and keeping is consistent is less confusing for the customers and for us!
I'll have to check out Thirsty Thursday!
Greaat reading your blog post
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