This week we are talking about going to the zoo!
Our Toddler Storytime lineup included:Song - Fingerpopping from Preschool Aerobic FunIntroduction to the letter 'Z' for zoo and zebra
Rhyme -
Walking Through the ZooBook -
Zoo-Looking by Mem Fox
Song -
Walking, Walking from
Songs For WigglewormsBook -
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?Flannel Story -
Sam Who Never Forgets by Eve Rice
Song -
Walking, Walking from
Songs For WigglewormsAction Rhyme -
The Elephant
Our Preschool Storytime linup included:
Song - Can't Wait To Celebrate from Jim Gill's Irrational Anthem
Introduction to the letter 'z' for zoo and zebra
Book - Life-Size Zoo by Teruyuki Komiya
Action Rhyme/Song - Zoo Animals
Book - Zoo-Looking by Mem Fox
Song - Milkshake from Songs for Wiggleworms
Flannel Story - Sam Who Never Forgets by Eve Rice
Book - Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Action Rhymes:
The Elephant
The Elephant walks from side to side. (walk side to side)
He is very, very big and very, very wide. (hold arms apart, out to each side)
He has no fingers (hold up and wiggle fingers)
And he has no toes, (point to toes)
But oh my goodness, what a nose! (point to nose)
Zoo Animals
If you want to be a monkey,* jump up high!**
If you want to be a monkey,* jump up high!**
If you want to be a monkey,* if you want to be a monkey,*
If you want to be a monkey,* jump up high!**
*eagle - **flap your wings
*elephant - **swing your trunk
*lion - **roar out loud
*giraffe - **stand up tall
*snake - **slither slow
Ready to Read Skill: Print Awareness (Using Books)
Print Awareness means noticing print, knowing how to handle a book and knowing how to follow the words on a page. Some great ways to practice this skill with your child include letting your child hold the book and showing them which way to turn the page, using your finger to follow along with the text on the page, and pointing out words and letters on signs when you are out and about. If you are worried that your child is too young to use books without tearing the pages, try using cloth or board books that are more durable. Don't forget that the library has books that are sturdy enough for all ages!
