Toddlers on the farm

A large group again most likely because of the Federal Government shut down. Surprised how many came in late...maybe something on the road.

Books:
Hurry Hurry by Bunting
Barnyard Boogie by McCanna

Songs
the more we get together with signs
Jumping and counting
Old MacDonald with puppets
I know a chicken with shakers
When Cows get up in the morning with puppets (this one was a request for more puppets)
What a miracle

Flannels
Baa baa Black Sheep
Little bo peep

The kids were very attentive. They liked the puppets and the flannels. My voice is shot. The dry air mostly.

Farm theme for Early Headstart

I had a pretty good sized group ages 1-3.

Books:
Charlie Chick by Denchfield
Z-o-i-n-k by Most

Songs:
The more we get together with signs
I know a chicken with shakers
Shake your sillies out with shakers
Alabama Mississippi
May there always be sunshine
Old MacDonald with puppets

The kids were paying attention when we did songs but not so much with reading a book.

Snow - toddler storytime

I had a huge group today.

Books
Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow by Palermo - lots of noise but some were listening
Supertruck by Savage - always a hit

Songs
The more we get together
Jumping and counting
Winter Hokey pokey
The mittens on my hands - should have been to wheels on the bus but i did London Bridge - worked
What a miracle
Snow day by Rebecca Frezza with instruments

Flannel
Building a snowfriend

Sign language for snow

They seemed to really like this one. Good timing...snowed 3 days ago.

Preschool outreach - library/books

I had a small group but they were great!

Books:

Book, Book, Book! by Bruss

Read it Don't eat it by Schoenher

Can you Make a Scary Face? by Thomas

Puppets
I took my frog to the library by Kimmel

Songs:
These are my glasses
Spaghetti Legs
One from the right
I know a chicken
Gotta Rain if you wanna rainbow
May there always be sunshine
-Kids names I remember - Grant, Lexy, Brooklyn, Audry, Cassidy

Game - Where is the blue bird? Didn't go too well because they kept pulling off the trees.
Opps.

Colors - Toddler storytime

I did an old standby today. More kids that I am used to so it was good!

Books:
One by Otoshi
Pete the Cat: I love my white shoes by Dean and Litwin

Flannel
Rainbow Stew (I messed this one up)

Songs:
The more we get together
What are you wearing
Jumping and counting
Rainbow Connection with scarves
What a miracle

I had about 5 very young ones, just moved up from Babies so about 18 months. They were very curious and they will love puppets for sure.

Count Downdown to Noon!

This was extremely successful! I had over 30 kids (and some babies) and 25 adults!

We stared at 11 with the Hello New Year Goodbye old song.

Then the book:

Shante Keys and the Black Eyed Peas by Piernas-Davenport - then we talked about what kind of traditions we have at our house.

Next we did "Can't wait to Celebrate" by Jim Gill.

Then I did New Years is marching round the bend EIEIO with puppets

Then we practiced counting down

Then I read First Night by

We then went to do some crafts:

Spin drum
2019 head band
coloring sheets

I put on some dancing music when some kids were finished. We did the hokey pokey.

At 5 til noon I called them all together and we grabbed a handful of confetti and counted down and threw.

I had bought some kisses but I forgot about them until after. Whew!
When I was picking up the confetti a few kids came and helped me pick it up. It was awesome!

Holiday Storytime for Toddlers

I wanted to do a combination of all the December holidays but ended up just doing 3.

Books:
Rory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree by Climo
How do Dinosaurs say Happy Chanukah by Yolan

Songs:
The More we get together
Let's All Do a Little Clapping
Jumping and Clapping
7 candles of Kwanza (flannel)
Jingle Bells (with bells)
Sleigh Ride (with bells)

I had a nice crowd and they were very attentive. I would have to guess they are trying to get on the "Nice" list. Our craft was a candle (gluing) because all the holidays have them.