Introduction: This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 1 hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Age Range: 2 - 3 years old.
Skills Supported: background knowledge, motor skills, visual tracking skills, and socialization
Frequency: Weekly
Attendance: 20 children and their parent/caregiver
Staff or Volunteer Needed: 1 staff member, 1 volunteer
Format: Drop-in
Budget: $11.00
Supplies:
Bright Mini Maracas
Laminated Felt Snowman and Sled: $2.00
12 x 17 Blue Construction Paper (1 per child)
Print out Snowman Template on White Cardstock (1 per child)
Buttons (or) Black Crayon
Google eyes (or) Black Crayon: ($9.00)
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Suggested Books:
Bear and Wolf by Daniel Salmieri
Snow Babies by Laura Ellen Anderson
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Winter by Julie Murray
Winter Snow by Liesbet Slegers
White Snow Bright Snow by Alvihn Tresselt
1. Introduction:
Welcome to Toddler storytime. My name is Ms. Debbie. I am so glad to see you today. Our storytime is designed to participated by everyone. We will share books, rhymes, and songs with your children. We encourage everyone to participate, but no worries if this doesn't happen. Sometimes when a child sees you participate, they might join in, but if your child is not in the mood, that is okay too. Our storytime can tend to be a little chaotic, but that is okay too. If you child becomes disruptive, please take your child outside the program and then join us again when your child has settled down. This is normal, it is part of the process. So let's start with our opening song.
2. Opening Song:
How Many Friends are Here Today?
lyrics:
How many friends are here today?
How many friends are here today?
Let's count it out!
Let's clap it out!
Let's dance it out!
There are _____friends on their feet!
Now it's time to take your seat!
(Credit: No Time For Flash Cards, 2016)
3.Early Literacy Aside: Explain
"Children need background knowledge, or general knowledge about the world, to later understand what they read." (Ghoting and Martin-Diaz, 2013, p. 229). Background knowledge includes knowing about things like today's storytime about winter. "Children with strong background knowledge are more likely to understand what they read in the fourth grade an up"(Ghoting and Martin-Diaz, 2013, p. 229). Talking with children about everything they see, like winter, will help them to develop their knowledge.
4. Theme Talk:
Our storytime today is winter. What do you like to do when it is snowing? What kinds of clothes do you wear when it snows? What is the weather like in the winter?
5. Action Rhyme - fingerplay:
We repeated this rhyme a few times. Children making pretend snowballs and throwing them at the librarian.
Snowflake, Snowflake
Snowflake, snowflake dance around, Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground, Snowflake, snowflake soft and white, Snowflake, snowflake snowball fight!
(Snow, 2014)
6. Book:
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
( Credit: EJK Foundation, 2018).
7. Shakers
Shake Your Shaker
(to the tune of London Bridge)
Lyrics:
Shake your shaker in the air,
Shake it here, shake it there.
Shake your shaker in the air,
Shake your shaker.
Shake it high and shake it low,
Shake it yes, shake it no.
Shake it high and shake it low,
Shake your shaker.
Shake it up and shake it down,
Rub your shaker on the ground.
Shake it up and shake it down,
Shake your shaker.
Shake it near and shake it far,
Drive your shaker like a car.
Shake it near and shake it far,
Shake your shaker.
Shake it fast and shake it slow,
Shake it stop, shake it go.
Shake it fast and shake it slow,
Shake your shaker.
(Credit: Mulvenna, 2013)
8. Action Song:
Little Blue Sled
Lyrics:
Bumping up and down in my little blue sled.
Bumping up and down in my little blue sled.
Bumping up and down in my little blue sled.
Won’t you be me darling?
Snow coming down on my little blue sled.
Snow coming down on my little blue sled.
Snow coming down on my little blue sled.
Won’t you be my darling?
Waving to my friends on my little blue sled.
Waving to my friends on my little blue sled.
Waving to my friends on my little blue sled.
Won’t you be my darling?
(Credit: Jbary, 2013).
9. Nonfiction Book:
I thought you might like to see real pictures of Winter. Our next book is called Winter by Julie Murray.
Winter by Julie Murray
(Credit: Goodreads, n.d.)
10. Early literacy Aside: Example
As you read books with your child, encourage them to explore the book with you. You'll notice I did not read the last book from cover to cover. I pointed out a few facts that I thought they would be interested in, and want to talk about. Information books are for this. When children share information they know about subjects like our Winter theme, they are developing their background knowledge, which will help their comprehension.
11. Felt Board:
(Credit: Lombardo, 2016)
Five Little Snowmen
Five little snowmen jumping on the sled.
One fell off and bumped his head.
Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said no more snowmen jumping on the sled!
Four little snowmen jumping on the sled. One fell off and bumped his head.
Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said no more snowmen jumping on the sled!
Three little snowmen jumping on the sled. One fell off and bumped his head. Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said no more snowmen jumping on the sled!
Two little snowmen jumping on the sled. One fell off and bumped his head. Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said no more snowmen jumping on the sled!
One little snowmen jumping on the sled. One fell off and bumped his head. Frosty called the doctor and the doctor said no more snowmen jumping on the sled!
(Credit: Lombardo, 2016).
(Credit: Jbrary, 2015, January 19).
12. Scarves
Sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Snowflake, snowflake in the sky
Love to watch you floating by
Down you fall upon the ground
Down you fall without a sound
Snowflake, snowflake in the sky
Love to watch you floating by
(Jbrary, 2015).
13. Early Literacy: Empower
"Keep reading short, simple, and often. Toddlers frequently have shorter attention spans than babies. Look for text that is short and simple. Read a little bit, several times a day" (Reading Rockets, 2018)
14. Closing Song:
Goodbye Bubbles
(Librarian will blow bubbles while the parents/caregiver and children sing the song.
Lyrics:
Goodbye Bubbles
Goodbye Bubbles
Time to Go
Time to Go
I will help you
I will help you
With a blow
With a blow
(Credit: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 2014, September 28)
15. End of Storytime Activity
(Credit: Fagnan, 2018)
Children and their parents/caregivers can play with the toys on the rug, and read the books that have been selected on the theme of Winter. The craft for today is a snowman. Copy of the craft can be found on the Parent/Caregiver's Resource pathfinder page.
Instructions: Print out snowman template and cut pieces out before storytime. Buttons and goggly eyes to be given to parent/caregiver or have child make eyes and buttons with crayon.
16. Takeaway:
Parents/caregivers are given the Early Literacy Newsletter for Toddlers. (copy can be found in the Parent Resource Pathfinder page.
References:
EJK Foundation. 2018, January 5. The Snowy Day Read-aloud, an animated story. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/FmZCQfeWjeQ.
Fagnan, D. (2018, October). Snowman Craft. [Digital Image].
Ghoting, S.N., & Martin-Diaz, P. (2013). Storytimes for everyone!. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions.
Goodreads. (2016) Winter. [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26779574-winter
Jbrary. (2013, December 4). Bumping up and down in my little blue sled. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/2ZUNQTK7z_g
Jbrary. (2015, January 19). Snowflake, Snowflake in the Sky. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/f8nghjAlwi4
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. (2014, September 28). Goodbye bubbles. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/RXXQqVx0gT0
Lombardo, M. (2016). Five little snowman. [Digital Photo]. Retrieved from https://madelynslibraryprogramming.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/toddler-storytime-winter/
Lombardo, M. (2016, December 21). Toddler storytime-winter. Retrieved from https://madelynslibraryprogramming.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/toddler-storytime-winter/
Mulvenna, L. (2013, January 17). Shake Shake Shake [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://lisaslibraryland.blogspot.com/2013/07/shake-shake-shake.html
No Time For Flash Cards. (2016, January 30). Circle Time Chant. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ECHXNMFVumM
Reading Rockets. (2013, December 20). Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-toddlers
Snow! [Web log post]. (2014, December 12). Retrieved from https://sunflowerstorytime.com/2014/12/12/snow/
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