Storytime Programs - Summer 2015, Week Two

Welcome to the second week of summer storytimes.  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.  Below you will find some of the books, rhymes, and fingerplays we are presenting this week.

Tiny Tales  (For babies 0-23 months and an adult caregiver)

Books
I'm a Little Teapot - Lakeshore Learning (Big Book unavailable for checkout, but we have other versions available for customers, such as the one pictured at right)

Rhyme: Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again!

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
Humpty Dumpty fell in a puddle
Humpty Dumpty needs a big cuddle

"Children learn best when they feel safe and loved.  Cuddly rhymes like this one reduce stress and help your child develop mental resilience."  Baby Storytime Magic by MacMillan & Kirker

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

Books
Fiesta Babies - Tafolla
Watch Me Dance - Pinkney

Rhyme: We're Having a Party
We're having a party today
Let's celebrate this way
Let's clap our hands
And shout ole!
(Let's shake our legs/Let's twirl around)

This is an active rhyme to repeat at home with your toddler to encourage learning of body parts.  What other verses can you and your toddler add?  Swing your arms?  Tap your toes?

Tots' Tunes (For toddlers 18-36 months and an adult caregiver)

Books
Say Hello Like This! - Murphy

Frisky Brisky Hippity Hop - White
Time to Play! - Gray

Rhyme: The 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!

In order to develop writing skills a child's hand and finger muscles need to be strong and work well together.  This rhyme is a great one to practice with your toddler for muscle development and  coordination.   

Preschool Story Time with the Readership (For children 3 years - Kindergarten)

Books
The Color Box - Dodds

A Monkey Among Us - Horowitz
Soon Baboon Soon - Horowitz
Curious George Goes to the Zoo - Rey

Rhyme: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"
(Repeat with 4, 3, 2, 1, 0)

Monkeys are a popular theme with preschoolers.  They are so much fun! Be sure to check out more materials on this theme and continue the learning - books, puzzles, puppets, CD's and DVD's.  

Sing Me A Story (For children 2 years -Kindergarten with adult caregiver)

Books
This Old Man (Big Book)

Dancing in my Bones - Andrews

Rhyme: Dance Your Fingers
Dance your fingers up
Dance your fingers down
Dance your fingers to the side
Dance them all around
Dance them on your shoulders
Dance them on your head
Dance them on your tummy
And put them to bed

This week our stories are about dancing and moving to the music.  Turn on some music at home and have fun dancing together!  If you need some new CD's for toddlers and preschoolers, take a look at the CD's available for check out in the Early Learning Center.