Today a very small preschool group came for a storytime. The kids were 3 and 4 years old. The theme for today was spring!
Hello Song: Hand waves hello
Hides Behind: Flowers
Fingerplay: “Hickory Dickory Dock”
Book: Duckie's Ducklings by Frances Barry
Book: Mouse's First Spring by Lauren Thompson
Flannel board story made from Cock-a-Doodle Quack Quack! by Ivor Baddiel:
Music: "The Beanie Bag Dance" (with beanbags) from Kids in Action by Greg and Steve
Fingerplay: "Clap Your Lap"
Prop story: Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Birmingham
Storycards made from Things That Make You Feel Good/Things That Make You Feel Bad by Todd Parr
Book: Whose Nose and Toes? by John Butler
Goodbye Song: My Hands Say Thank You
Handout: stickers
Extras:
Books:
Duckie's Rainbow by Frances Barry
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Let's Count Goats! by Mem Fox
Who's Hiding in the Garden? by Chritiane Gunzi
My Garden by Kevin Henkes
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus! by Julie Markes
Spring Song by Barbara Seuling
Chick by Ed Vere
Flannel board stories:
My Red Umbrella by Robert Blight
A House for Birdie by Stuart Murphy
Puppet: Worm in a Can
Prop story: Mrs. Honey's Hat by Pam Adams