Book: If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap your Paws! by Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff

Song: “Snow on the Rooftops” – Kathy Reid-Naiman: Sing the Cold Away

Song: “Boots and Parka, Scarf and Hat” (Tune: “Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”)
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Snow by Manya Stojic

Song: “Snowflake Snowflake” (Tune:“Twinkle, Twinkle”)

Snowflake, snowflake dance around
Snowflake, snowflake touch the ground
Snowflake landing on my nose
Snowflake landing on my toes
Snowflake, snowflake dance around
Snowflake, snowflake touch the ground.

Song: “Let’s Play in the Snow” – Rachel Buchman: Sing a Song of Seasons

Book: Winter by Ailie Busby

Song: “We’re Marching in the Snow” – Miss Carole: Season Sings!

Song: “Jumping and Counting” – Jim Gill: Jim Gill’s Irrational Anthem

Song: “Icky Sticky Bubblegum”- David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Closing Song

Craft: Paper Shred Snowman

Winter Story Time – Sensory Friendly

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

Opening Song

Book: Bunny Slopes by Claudia Rueda

Song: “These Are My Glasses” – Laurie Berkner: The Ultimate Laurie Berkner Band

Book: Supertruck by Stephen Savage

Song: “Tap, Tap, Tap” – Handwriting without Tears: Get Set for School Singalong

Movement: Belly breaths

Social Story: “Saying Goodbye”

Closing Song

Craft: Snowman Wreaths (Idea from Kids Craft Room)

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Winter Story Time – Toddler

February 11, 2019

Opening song

Book: I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep by Dev Petty, illustrated by Mike Boldt

Song: “Snow on the Rooftops” – Kathy Reid-Naiman: Sing the Cold Winter Away

Song: “Boots and parka, scarf and hat” (Tune: “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”)
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes

Song: “Snowflake Snowflake” (Tune:“Twinkle, Twinkle”)
Snowflake, snowflake dance around
Snowflake, snowflake touch the ground
Snowflake landing on my nose
Snowflake landing on my toes
Snowflake, snowflake dance around
Snowflake, snowflake touch the ground.

Book: Bear & Hare: Snow! by Emily Gravett

Song: “Let’s Play in the Snow” – Rachel Buchman: Sing a Song of Seasons

Song: “Put Your Finger in the Air” – Bob McGrath: Sing Along with Bob #2

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

Closing rhyme

Craft: Snowy Trees

Snow Story Time – Everybody

January 15, 2019

Opening Song

Book: Snow Happy by Patricia Hubbell, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

Book: Soup Day by Melissa Iwai

Felt Story: Build a Snowperson

Song: “Boots and Parka, Scarf and Hat” (Tune: “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”)
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard & Richard B. Smith, illustrated by Tim Hopgood

Song: “Snowy Pokey”
You put your mittens in, You take your mittens out,
You put your mittens in and you shake it all about.
You do the Snowy Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about!

Additional Verses:
You put your boots in…
You put your hat in…
You put your snowself in…..(Credit: Sturdy for Common Things)

Song: “Shake Your Scarves” – Johnette Downing: The Second Line

Closing rhyme

Craft: Paper Snow Globes

Winter Story Time – Toddler

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

Opening song

Sign language: snow and winter/cold

Book: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Song: “Snow on the Rooftops” – Kathy Reid-Naiman: Sing the Cold Winter Away

Song: Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots and parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap your Paws by Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff

Song: Snowflake snowflake (Tune:“Twinkle, twinkle”)

Book: Snow by Manya Stojic

Song (with bells): “Jingle Bells” – Raymond Briggs: The Snowman

Song: “This Is How I Do It” – Laurie Berkner: Superhero

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

Closing rhyme

Craft: snowmen painted with shaving cream/glue mixture

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Winter Fun Story Time – Everybody

January 11, 2017

Opening Song

Book: If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! By Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff

Song: “The Winter Pokey”
You put your mitten in, you take your mitten out
You put your mittens in and you shake them all about
You do the winter pokey and you turn yourself around
That’s what its all about
(Boots, Hat, Coat, Snowpants, etc.)

Book: Snowballs by Lois Elhert

Felt Story: Build a Snowperson

Song: “Boots” – Laurie Berkner: Victor Vito

Book with Puppets: Oh! By Kevin Henkes

Song: “Silly Dance Contest” – Jim Gill: JIm Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and Other Contagious Tunes

Flannel: Red Mitten, Red Mitten, What Do You See?

Closing Rhyme

Activity: Fake snow made using shaving cream and baking soda. Experiment with mixing and amounts to achieve desired consistency.

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Snow Story Time – Preschool

December 14, 2016

Opening Song

Book: Outside by Deirdre Gill

Song: “Let’s Play in the Snow” – Rachel Buchman: Sing a Song of Seasons

Book: Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner

Song: “Snow on the Rooftops” – Kathy Reid-Naiman: Sing the Cold Winter Away

Flannel: Build a Snowman

Snowman felt story time

Song/Scarves: “Scarves on Your Laps” – Johnette Downing: The Second Line

Book/Puppets: Oh! by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Craft: Plastic cup snow globes

snow globe preschool story time craft

Closing Rhyme

Snow Story Time – Baby

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Opening song

Sign language: Snow, coat, hat

Book: Snowy, Blowy Winter by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Judy Stead

Rhyme: Jack Frost’s nose
Where did you get that little red nose? (touch nose)
Jack Frost kissed it (pinch nose)
I suppose.
He kissed it once (one kiss on nose)
He kissed it twice (two kisses)
Poor little nose, it’s as cold as ice (wiggle nose)

Song: Baby Hop (Tune: “Bunny Hop”)
Snuggle up together
Baby’s in your lap
Snuggle up together and clap, clap, clap

Snuggle up together
Baby don’t you nap
Snuggle up together and tap, tap, tap

You’re working out together
Baby don’t stop
You’re working out together now hop, hop, hop

Book: Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin, illustrated by Fumi Kosaka

Song: Snowflake, Snowflake (Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
Snowflake, Snowflake, dance around,
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground,
Snowflake, landing on your nose,
Snowflake, landing on your toes,
Snowflake, Snowflake, dance around,
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Rhyme: Icky bicky soda cracker

Book/Puppets: Oh! by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Rhyme: Diddle diddle dumpling

Song: (Tune: Shortnin’ Bread)
Mama’s little baby loves bouncin’, bouncin’
Mama’s little baby loves bouncin’ round.
Mama’s little baby loves bouncin’, bouncin’
Mama’s little baby loves bouncin’ round.

Lean to the left, lean to the right,
Now hug that baby nice and tight.
Lean to the left, lean to the right,
Now hug that baby nice and tight.

Daddy’s little baby loves wigglin’ wigglin’ . . .

Book (choral): Winter Friends by Carl R. Sams II and by Jean Stoick

Song (shaky eggs): “Let’s Play in the Snow” – Rachel Buchman; Sing a Song of Seasons

Closing rhyme

Winter Wear Story Time- Everybody

January 25, 2016

Opening Song

Book: Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Song: “The Winter Pokey”
You put your mitten in, you take your mitten out
You put your boots in, you take your boots out
You put your hat in, you put your hat out
You put your coat in, you put your coat out

Book: One Mitten by Kristine O’Connell George, illustrated by Maggie Smith