Big and Little Storytimes - Week of January 29, 2011

This week at storytime we talked about the differences between big and little things.

Our Tuesday Toddler Storytime Lineup included:
Song - Fingerpopping from Preschool Aerobic Fun
Introduction to the letter L for Little Lion
Book - BIG Little by Leslie Patricelli
Action Rhyme - Big Balloon
Song - Jumping and Counting from Jim Gill's Irrational Anthem
Book - Panda Big, Panda Small by Jane Cabrera
Flannel - The Five Little Ducks
Book - Charlie Chick by Nick Denchfield and Ant Parker

Our Thursday Toddler Storytime Lineup included:
Song - Fingerpopping from Preschool Aerobic Fun
Introduction to the letter L for Little Lion
Book - BIG Little by Leslie Patricelli
Flannel - Big and Little Balls (Thursday)
Song - Jumping and Counting from Jim Gill's Irrational Anthem
Book - Dot and Dash Meet Their Friends by Emma Dodd (Thursday)
Action Rhyme - In Between
Song - Tall Small from Wiggleworms Love You
Book - Charlie Chick by Nick Denchfield and Ant Parker

Our Preschool Storytime Lineup included:
Song - Can't Wait to Celebrate from Jim Gill's Irrational Anthem
Introduction to the letter L for Little Lion
Book - Life-Size Zoo by Teruyuki Komiya
Action Rhyme - Big Balloon
Book - Where's My Teddy by Jez Alborough
Book - The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner

Rhyme:
Big Balloon

Here I have a small balloon.
Watch me blow and blow.
Small at first, then bigger.
Watch it grow and grow.

Do you think it's big enough?
Maybe I should stop!
If my balloon gets much bigger
It is going to POP!

Ready to Read Skill: Vocabulary (Words)

Vocabulary means knowing the names of things. Knowing many words will help your child recognize written words and understand what he or she reads. Some great ways to work on this skill include talking to your child about what is going on around you, speaking clearly and using short sentences, and pointing out pictures in books when you say certain words.