Giraffe Story Time – Toddler

Opening song

Sign language: giraffe

Book: Giraffes by Catherine Ipcizade

giraffes

Rhyme: “I’m a Giraffe”
I’m a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up)
A big tall giraffe, I almost reach the sky (stand on tiptoes)
I eat the leaves from the tallest tress (pretend to eat)
And when I run, I move with ease (pretend to run)
I’m a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up)
Way…up…high! (reach on tiptoes)
(Credit: Perry Public Library)

Song: “Zoo Movements” – Dr. Jean: Better Bodies and Brains

Book: Abigail by Catherine Rayner

abigail

Song: “Butterfly Song” – David Landau: Rocket to the Moon

Song: “Reach for the Ceiling” – Toddlers on Parade

Book: Life-Size Zoo by Teruyuki Komiya

life-size zoo

Song: “Jump Jump” – Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights: I’m a Rock Star

Song: “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Closing rhyme

 Craft: Giraffe outline with cereal for spots

giraffe