Books

“Mouse’s First Summer” by Lauren Thompson
“One Hot Summer Day” by Nina crews
“Sea, Sand, Me” by Patricia Hubbell

Mr. Sun

Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun (circle arms overhead)
Please shine down on me
Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Hiding behind a tree (shield eyes)
These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you (beckoning motion with hand)
Mr. Sun, sun, Mr. Gold Sun (circle arms overhead)
Please shine down on me

Going to the Pool (Tune: If you’re Happy and You Know It)

To encourage families to sing along I had them say the part in italics.

If you’re gong to the pool wear your suit, wear your suit
If you’re going to the pool wear your suit, wear your suit
If you’re going to the pool then a suit will keep you cool
If you’re going to the pool wear your suit, wear your suit

(repeat with: hat, flip flops, sunglasses)

Five Little Seashells

Five little seashells lying on the shore (hold up 5 fingers)
Swish went the waves (move arms in wave motion)
And then there were four
Four little seashells pretty as can be
Swish went the waves
And then there were three
Three little seashells all pearly new
Swish went the waves
And then there were two
Two little seashells lying in the sun
Swish went the waves
And then there was one
One little seashell lying all alone
I picked it up and I took it home

So Many Shells

Each child was given a different color shell, when I said their color they put their shell on the board.

There are so many shells in the hot, hot sand
What color shell is in my hand?
If you have a (color) shell, come on up and put it on the sand

 

Craft – Kite

I got this idea from Lovely Commotion, check out their blog for the full instructions. Children colored/drew on the bags, put stickers on them and then taped streamers. Once they were done the child (with the parents help) added the string. Children had a great time making these and loved twirling around the room with them.

How it Went: I can’t hold “Summer Stories” without doing a summer theme! This storytime went really well. The kids were very attentive during the books and really enjoyed the songs. My favorite part is when everyone ran around the room with their new kites!