Spring 2018 Music & Movement Storytime: Weeks Five and Six 4-3-18 and 4-10-18

I was off last week for my kiddos spring break, and while I covered my preschool storytime, I had to miss my music one.  Thankfully I have awesome department staff members who can cover while I'm away.  It was great to see my kiddos again this morning.  I got swarmed by munchkins as soon as i came in the room.  Tiny human hugs are the best!  Fueled by my ever trusty coffee and a lot of enthusiasm, I led my storytime minions on one of our most fun programs yet.  It's definitely an "I love my job" kind of day. :)

Spring 2018 Music & Movement Storytime

Week Five:  4-4-18

Opening Song:  “Good Morning” (Track #1 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Opening Rhyme:  “We Clap and Sing Hello!”

Song:  “If You’re Happy and You Know It” (Track #6 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Ribbon Rhyme:  “The Elevator Song”

Yoga Activity:  “Your Favorite Color” p.14 Breathe Like a Bear / Kira Willey, illustrated by Anni Betts

Shaker Song/Rhyme:  “Milkshake”  (Track #18 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Scarf Song/Rhyme:  “Popcorn Kernels”

Transition Rhyme:  “If You’d Like to Read a Book”

Book:  The Nuts Keep Rolling! / Eric Litwin, illustrated by Scott Magoon

Nursery Rhyme of the Day:  “Two Little Blackbirds”

Activity:  Kaboom game

Song:  “I Can Wiggle” (Track #2 30 Toddler Songs)

Parachute Activity:  “The Parachute Goes Up and Down”

Closing Rhyme:  “Thanks For Coming”

Closing Song:  “Goodbye” (Track #38 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Spring 2018 Music & Movement Storytime

Week Six:  4-11-18

Opening Song:  “Good Morning” (Track #1 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Opening Rhyme:  “We Clap and Sing Hello!”

Song:  “If You’re Happy and You Know It” (Track #6 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Ribbon Rhyme:  “The Elevator Song”

Yoga Activity:  “Snake Breath” Breathe Like a Bear / Kira Willey, illustrated by Anni Betts

Shaker Song/Rhyme:  “Milkshake” (Track #18 Songs For Wiggleworms)

Scarf Song/Rhyme:  “Popcorn Kernels”

Transition Rhyme:  “If You’d Like to Read a Book”

Book:  Chicken Dance / Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Dan Santat

Nursery Rhyme of the Day:  “Five Little Hotdogs”

Activity:  Kaboom game

Song:  “One Two Three Whee!” (Track #12 Groovy Green / Eric Litwin)

Parachute:  “The Parachute Goes Up and Down”

Closing Rhyme:  “Thanks For Coming”

Closing Song:  “Goodbye” (Track #38 Songs for Wiggleworms)

 

Spring 2018 Preschool Storytime: Weeks Five and Six 4-3-18 and 4-10-18

It's been a busy couple of weeks for yours truly.  Technically I was on spring break with my girlies last week, but I still came in to do a couple of programs, including storytime.  I just can't get enough I guess!  The best part about last week's storytime was the guest star.  Proud mama moment!  My daughter read a book to the kids!  She loved being the "big kid" and reading to the preschoolers.  The fact that she's in kindergarten and was literally a preschooler last year was just a mere side note to her!  Full disclosure, I had to work REALLY hard to not get emotional while she did it.  I was so proud of her.  She loves reading and is absolute proof that if you read to your kids, make books a part of everyday life, and have fun sharing stories together, that they will be successful.  Last night we had a baby storytime at the library, and I had an older customer come to the reference desk to ask me if we really have storytimes just for babies.  She was very interested to learn more about what we do and was surprised to learn how beneficial these programs really are.  At the end of our conversation she told me that she was going to tell her neighbor about the storytime because they have a six month old.  I love that this conversation took place during National Libraries Week and that I was able to share the value about this great service we offer.  Score for libraries!

Future librarian in action or does it just pay to have one for your mom?

Spring 2018 Preschool Storytime

Week Five:  4-3-18

Opening Song:  “Hello Everybody!” (Track #1 Sticky Bubble Gum / Carole Peterson)

What’s the weather like today?

Color of the Day:  Blue

Transition Rhyme:  “If You’d Like to Read a Book”

Book:  Miss Nelson is Missing / Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall

Song:  “Drive My Car” (Track #18 The Ultimate Laurie Berker Band Collection)

Book:  Martha Speaks / Susan Meddaugh

Interactive Activity (iPad, Powerpoint rhyme, YouTube):  “Herman the Worm” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-rg7EIt1x4)

Book:  How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? / Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague

Skill of the day:  Directions – “Here We Go” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfLjhLiR-mA)

Scarf Rhyme:  “Popcorn Kernels”

Shaker Song:  “The Shaker Hop” (Track #14 Dancing Feet / Carole Peterson)

Closing Song:  “Goodbye” (Track #38 Songs for Wiggleworms)

Spring 2018 Preschool Storytime

Week Six:  4-10-18

Opening Song:  “Hello Everybody!” (Track #1 Sticky Bubble Gum / Carole Peterson)

What’s the weather like today?

Color of the Day:  Purple/Pink

Transition Rhyme:  “If You’d Like to Read a Book”

Book:  Harry the Dirty Dog / Gene Zion, pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham

Song:  “I’m a Nut” (Track #12 Groovy Green / Eric Litwin)

with rhythm sticks

Book:  Mr. Grumpy’s Outing / John Burningham

Interactive Activity (iPad, Powerpoint rhyme, YouTube):  “Shake Your Body Down” / Laurie Berkner Band (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S89F3mC_eFo&t=0s&list=PLTefl4pKlHkE9QnAa5IxrcldrdAxQr0Bn&index=6)

Book:  Madeline / story & pictures by Ludwig Bemelmans

Skill of the day:  Months –  “Months of the Year Song” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d3jkbP1xc8)

Scarf Rhyme:  “Popcorn Kernels”

Shaker Song:  “The Shaker Hop” (Track #14 Dancing Feet / Carole Peterson)

Closing Song:  “Goodbye” (Track #38 Songs for Wiggleworms)