Books Five Little Monkeys Five little monkeys jumping on the bed (hold up 5 fingers)One fell off and bumped his head (tap head)Mama called the doctor and the doctor said (phone to eat)“No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” (shake finger) (count down) If You’re Happy & You Know It If you’re happy and you… Read More Storytime: Grumpy Monkey
Books “Corduroy’s Halloween” by B.G. Hennessy “Mouse’s First Halloween” by Lauren Thompson “Just Say Boo!” by Susan Hood Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate (hold up 5 fingers) The first one said “Oh my it’s getting late” (put hands on cheeks) The second one said “There are witches in the air”… Read More Storytime: Halloween
Books “The Night Before Thanksgiving” by Natasha Wing “Feast for 10” by Cathryn Falwell “Thank You, Thanksgiving” by David Milgrim Some Families Some families are large (arms out wide) Some families are small (put hands together) But I love my family best of all! (hug self or child) Source: Preschool Education We Eat Turkey (Tune:… Read More Storytime: Thanksgiving
Books “Tickle Monster” by Edouard Manceau “If You’re a Monster and You Know It” by Rebecca & Ed Emberley Ten Little Monsters 1 little, 2 little, 3 little monsters 4 little, 5 little, 6 little monsters 7 little, 8 little, 9 little monsters 10 little monsters roaring at me “Go Away, Big Green Monster” by… Read More Storytime: Monsters
Books “Brontorina” by James Howe “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andrea “Dancing Feet!” by Lindsay Craig Tommy Thumbs Up This is sure to get some giggles, at my last place of employment I had a 2 year old start singing this song every time she saw me! Tommy thumbs up (hold up thumbs and raise… Read More Storytime: Dance
I’m sure by now you have all seen a song cube (Mel’s Desk and Storytime Katie have great examples); well I have gone ahead and made my own! This is something I have wanted to make for a while now but just haven’t had the time/materials. Come October I am starting a whole new set of… Read More Song Cube
When I first started doing storytimes for two year olds I was lost! I had done programs for preschoolers for 3 years and I felt like I was being thrown to the wolves. Don’t get me wrong, I love two year olds, they are adorable, fun and energetic but I had no clue how to… Read More Storytime: Two Year Old Alphabet Outline
Here are some songs and activities that are perfect for getting the wiggles out. These songs are guaranteed to get the kids moving and engaged. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and will be added to the list! Roly Poly (Tune: Where is Thumbkin) Roly poly, roly poly (roll arms) Up, up, up (raise arms)… Read More Storytime Go To Songs