Winter Story Time – Family

Song/Activity: “Hot Chocolate Breath” – Kira Willey: Mindful Moments for Kids
Book: The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
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: Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin
Song/Rhyme: “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.
Book: Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Song: Winter Pokey (Tune: “Hokey Pokey”)
You put your right mitten in, you put your right mitten out.
You put your right mitten in, and you shake it all about.
You do the winter pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what its all about!

Additional verses:
You put your left mitten in….
You put your right boot in…
You put your left boot in…
You put your winter hat in…
You put your snowsuit in…..
(Credit: Sturdy for Common Things)

Closing Song

Hugs and Kisses Story Time – Baby

Opening Song

Sign Language: “I Love You”, hug, kiss

Book: Love You Head to Toe by Ashley Barron

Song/Rhyme: “Skinnamarink” acapella with ASL
(Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-6PGKyGWYY)

Rhyme: This is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big. Move arms out to side
This is small, small, small. Move arms back to center.
This is short, short, short. Hold hands with palms facing each other
This is tall, tall, tall. Reach one hand above head
This is fast, fast, fast. Circle fists quickly
This is slow, slow, slow.  Circle fists slowly
This is yes, yes, yes. Nod
This is no, no, no. Shake head
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: I Kissed the Baby by Mary Murphy

Song with ukulele: “Yo Te Amo”
(Credit: https://storytimeukulele.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/yo-te-amo/)
Yo Te Amo

C
Yo te amo, yo te amo

G7                                        C
All day long I sing this little song to you

C
Yo te amo, yo te amo

G7                      C
Darling I love you

Addtional verses:
Je t’aime… (French)
Ich liebe dich… (German)

Rhyme: “Icky bicky soda cracker”
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Icky, bicky, boo! (lean forward on ‘boo‘)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Up goes you! (lift baby up)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Icky, bicky, boo! (lean forward on ‘boo‘)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
I love you! (hug baby)
(Credit: King County Library System)


Song: “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Fingers”
One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand

They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together       (wiggle fingers)
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
Ten little fingers on my hand

They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping            (clap)
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
Ten little fingers on my hand

One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand
(Credit: Jbrary)

Book: 10 Little Kisses by Taylor Garland

Song (Recording) with ukulele:  “Blow a Kiss” – Laurie Berkner: Under a Shady Tree
(Lyrics from LaurieBerkner.com, ukulele chords from Chordify.net)

(acapella)
It’s time for me to go
But I really want you to know
That you’re the one I’ll miss
So I’m blowing you a great big kiss (muah!)

Blow a kiss (muah!), blow a kiss (muah!)
Blow a kiss like this, blow a kiss
Blow a kiss (muah!), blow a kiss (muah!)
Blow a kiss like this, blow a kiss

              A                       D
I’ll be on my way tonight

  G                                      A                        D
Sweet dreams, goodnight, sleep tight

            A                      D
As I tuck you into bed

       G               A           D
I’ll kiss you on the head

 

               A                                        D
Blow a kiss (muah!), blow a kiss (muah!)

                 A                                      D
Blow a kiss like this, blow a kiss

               A                                        D
Blow a kiss (muah!), blow a kiss (muah!)

               A                                        D
Blow a kiss like this, blow a kiss
(repeat chorus)

Closing Rhyme

Getting Dressed Story Time – Baby

Opening Song

Sign Language: snow, hat, coat, boots, mittens,

Book: Underwear by Jennifer Harney

Song: “Baby Put Your Pants On” (Tune: “Short’nin’ Bread”)

Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on         (move baby’s legs)
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three              (gently poke baby’s belly)
Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three

Leg to the left, leg to the right                            (move legs)
Wiggle and jiggle and pull them up tight
Leg to the left, leg to the right
Wiggle and jiggle and pull them up tight

Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three

Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three!
(Credit: Jbrary)

Rhyme: “Icky bicky soda cracker”
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Icky, bicky, boo! (lean forward on ‘boo‘)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Up goes you! (lift baby up)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
Icky, bicky, boo! (lean forward on ‘boo‘)
Icky, bicky, soda cracker (bounce to rhythm)
I love you! (hug baby)
(Credit: King County Library System)

Book: Which Shoes Would You Choose? by Betsy Rosenthal

Song: “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Fingers”
One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand

They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together       (wiggle fingers)
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
Ten little fingers on my hand

They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping            (clap)
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
Ten little fingers on my hand

One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand
(Credit: Jbrary)

Rhyme/Flannel:  Snoozers
Chickens like pajamas with a hat to match
Piggies like pajamas with the feet attached.
Hippos wear pajamas just a little tight
Lions like pajamas that fit just right.
Rabbits like pajamas just a little loose
But you’ve got to have buttons if you’re a moose!
from Snoozers: 7 Short Short Bedtime Stories for Lively Little Kids by Sandra Boynton

Rhyme: This is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big. Move arms out to side
This is small, small, small. Move arms back to center.
This is short, short, short. Hold hands with palms facing each other
This is tall, tall, tall. Reach one hand above head
This is fast, fast, fast. Circle fists quickly
This is slow, slow, slow.  Circle fists slowly
This is yes, yes, yes. Nod
This is no, no, no. Shake head
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin

Song (Recording) with shaky eggs:  “Winter Pokey” – The Kiboomers (YouTube)

Closing Rhyme

Kindness and Caring Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening song

Book: Don’t Hug Doug by Carrie Finison

Rhyme: “Two Little Lovebirds”
Two little lovebirds sitting on a hill
One named Jack and one named Jill.
Fly away, Jack! And fly away, Jill!
Come back, Jack! And come back, Jill!

Additional verses:
Two little lovebirds flying in the sky
One named Low and one named High. . .

Two little lovebirds sitting on a cloud
One named Soft and one named LOUD . . .

Two little lovebirds sitting on a stick
One named Slow and one named Quick. . .

Song: “If You Love Someone” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you love someone and you know it clap your hands.
If you love someone and you know it clap your hands.
If you love someone and you really want to show it,
If you love someone and you know it clap your hands!

Additional verses:
If you love someone and you know it shout hooray…
If you love someone and you know it blow a kiss…

Book: Outside, Inside LeUyen Pham

Song: “The More We Get Together” – Raffi: The Singable Songs Collection (with sign language for “more” “together” and “happy”)

Songs: “Kindness” and “Send Good Thoughts” – Kira Willey: Mindful Moments for Kids

Yoga/breathing: Peace Breath

Social Story: Love by Stacy McAnulty

Closing Rhyme

Winter Story Time – Baby

Opening song

Sign Language: snow, hat, coat, boots, sun

Book: Bear and Hare, Snow! by Emily Gravett

Song: “One Little, Two Little, Three Little Fingers”
One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand

They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together       (wiggle fingers)
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
They wiggle and they wiggle and they wiggle all together
Ten little fingers on my hand

They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping            (clap)
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
They clap and they clap and they keep on clapping
Ten little fingers on my hand

One little, two little, three little fingers             (wiggle each finger)
Four little, five little, six little fingers
Seven little, eight little, nine little fingers
Ten little fingers on my hand
(Credit: Jbrary)

Rhyme: This is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big. Move arms out to side
This is small, small, small. Move arms back to center.
This is short, short, short. Hold hands with palms facing each other
This is tall, tall, tall. Reach one hand above head
This is fast, fast, fast. Circle fists quickly
This is slow, slow, slow.  Circle fists slowly
This is yes, yes, yes. Nod
This is no, no, no. Shake head
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: I Wish It Would Snow! by Sarah Dillard

Song: “Baby Put Your Pants On” (Tune: “Short’nin’ Bread”)
Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on         (move baby’s legs)
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three              (gently poke baby’s belly)
Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three

Leg to the left, leg to the right                            (move legs)
Wiggle and jiggle and pull them up tight
Leg to the left, leg to the right
Wiggle and jiggle and pull them up tight

Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three
Baby put your pants on, pants on, pants on
Baby put your pants on, one, two, three!
(Credit: Jbrary

Flannel: Red Mitten, Red Mitten, What Do You See?
Red mitten, red mitten, what do you see?
I see an orange mitten looking at me.

Orange mitten, orange mitten, what do you see?
I see a yellow mitten looking at me.

Additional verses: yellow, green, blue, purple, etc.

Song/Rhyme: “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.
(USE KLEENEX FOR DANCING)

Book: Build a Snowman, 1, 2, 3! by Megan E. Bryant, illustrated by Jillian Phillps

Song (Recording) with finger puppets: “Five Little Snowmen” – The Kiboomers (YouTube)
Five little snowmen standing in a row,
Each with a hat and a big red bow.
Out came the sun, and it stayed all day.
And one little snowman melted away.

Count down 4, 3, 2, 1

…And the one little snowman melted away.
Now all the little snowmen melted away!

Closing Song

Bears Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening Song

Book: Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming

Song: “If You’re A Bear and You Know It” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a polar bear and you know it, clap your paws.
If you’re a polar bear and you know it, clap your paws.
If you’re a polar bear and you know it, and you really want to show it,
If you’re a polar bear and you know it, clap your paws.

Additional verses:
If you’re a black bear and you know it…eat some blueberries
If you’re and grizzly bear and you know it …give a growl

Rhyme: My Bear (using a bear puppet)
My bear is looking all around.
My bear is sniffing at the ground.
My bear is looking at my toes.
My bear can kiss me on the nose.
My bear can whisper in my ear.
What’s he saying? Can you hear?
My bear can hide behind me,
But wherever I go, my bear can surely find me.

Book: Old Bear by Kevin Henkes

Flannel:
Bear’s not tired,
He wants to play!
He wants to catch the RED ball today.
Is this the red ball?

(Source: My Storytime Life blog)

Song: “Bears Are” (Tune: “Mary Had A Little Lamb”)
Grizzly bears are big and brown, (stretch up tall)
Big and brown, big and brown,
Grizzly bears are big and brown,
And live in the woods.

Polar bears are soft and white, (rub arms)
Soft and white, soft and white,
Polar bears are soft and white,
And live where it’s cold.

Teddy bears are just my size, (hug pretend bear)
Just my size, just my size,
Teddy bears are just my size,
To cuddle with at night.

Song: “Tap Tap” – Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer: Get Set for School Sing Along

Movement: Breathing and Spider Push Ups

Social Story: Bear and Hare Share by Emily Gravett

Closing Song

Songs Story Time – Toddler

Opening Song

Book: Old MacDonald had a Baby by Emily Snape, illustrated by K-Fai Steele

Chant: “Head, Shoulders, Baby…1,2,3.” (Knees and ankles)

Song: “Run Baby Run” by Caspar Babypants: More Please!

Book: The Bear Went over the Mountain by Jane Cabrera

Song: “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around” – The Wiggles: Taking Off

Flannel song: Green Grass Grew All Around

Book: If You’re Happy and You Know It by David A. Carter

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

Closing Song

Pumpkins Story Time – Baby

Opening Song

Sign Language: Circle, Shapes, Orange, Pumpkin, green, leaf, Colors

Book: It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff

Song: “Mama’s Little Baby” (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!

Rhyme Five Little Pumpkins
Five little pumpkins, sitting on a gate (hold up 5 fingers)
The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late!” (hold up 1 finger, point to wrist)
The second one said, “There are bats in the air.” (hold up 2 fingers, flap arms)
The third one said, “But we don’t care!”(hold up 3 fingers, shake head)
The fourth one said, “Let’s run and run and run!” (hold up 4 fingers, run in place)
The fifth one said, “I’m ready to have some fun!” (hold up 5 fingers)

Then WHOOOOSH went the wind,  (make wind sounds)
And OUT went the light. (clap hands together loudly)
And five little pumpkins rolled out of sight! (hold up 5 fingers, roll arms)
(Credit: http://www.adventuresinstorytime.com/2018/10/family-storytime-pumpkins.html)

Song: “Bouncing, Bouncing, Baby on My Knee”
Bouncing, bouncing, baby on my knee.
Bouncing, bouncing, 1 – 2 – 3!

Clapping, clapping, baby on my knee.
Clapping, clapping, 1 – 2 – 3!

Rocking, rocking, baby on my knee.
Rocking, rocking, 1 – 2 – 3!
(Credit: Jbrary)  

Book: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

 

Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, then you’ll really want to show it.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.

(Continue with additional verses)
If you’re angry and you know it, stomp your feet….
If you’re silly and you know it, wiggle around….
If you’re sad and you know it, rub your eyes (“boo hoo”)….
If you’re surprised and you know it, say “Oh my!”…..
(Credit: https://sunflowerstorytime.com/2015/10/26/feelings-jack-o-lanterns/)

Rhyme Roly-Poly Pumpkin (Tune: “Itsy Bitsy Spider”)
Oh, the roly-poly pumpkin went rolling down the hill (roll arms)
Once it started rolling, it couldn’t keep still
It rolled and it rolled until it bumped into a rock
Then the roly-poly pumpkin rolled to a stop (clap)
(Credit: https://www.adventuresofabookworm.com/2018/10/17/storytime-pumpkins/)

Rhyme: Away Up High
Away up high in the apple tree (lift baby)
I saw a little baby smiling at me
I shook that tree as hard as I could (shake gently)
Down came the baby (bring down)
Mmm, was she good! (Kiss)

Book: Pumpkin One, Pumpkin Two : A Counting Book by Natasha Rimmington

Song (Recording) with shaky eggs:  “Can’t Wait to Celebrate” – Jim Gill: Jim Gill’s Irrational Anthem

Closing rhyme

 

Cows Story Time – Toddler

Opening Song

Flannel: Cows give us milk to drink.  What foods are made from milk?
(Credit: Storytime with Miss Tara)

Book: Chilly Milly Moo by Fiona Ross

Song: “Cows” (Tune: “Wheels on the Bus”)
The mouth of a cow goes moo, moo, moo,
Moo, moo, moo.
Moo, moo, moo.
The mouth of a cow goes moo, moo, moo,
All around the farm

Additional verses:
The tail of a cow goes swish, swish, swish…
The ears of a cow go flip, flip, flop…
The hooves of a cow go clip, clip, clop…
(Credit: I Read to Relax blog)

Book: Who Said Moo? By Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Simms Taback

Song (with puppets): “Old McDonald Had a Farm”

Rhyme: Hey, Diddle, Diddle (with poster)

Book: Is Everyone Ready for Fun? by Jan Thomas
Is Everyone Ready for Fun? book cover

Song: “1-2 Hands” – Laurie Berkner: Superhero

Song: “Can’t Wait to Celebrate” – Jim Gill: Jim Gill’s Irrational Anthem and More Salutes to Nonsense

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

Closing Song

Breakfast Story Time – Toddler

Opening song

Book: Bear’s Big Breakfast by Lynn Rowe Reed, illustrated by Brett Helquist

Chant: “Be Bananas”
Be bananas, be be bananas, be bananas, be be bananas
Peel…
Eat…
Go…

Book: Ellie’s Breakfast by Sarah Garland

Song: “If You Like Your Eggs Scrambled” (Tune: “If You’re Happy & You Know It”)
If you like your eggs scrambled, clap your hands
If you like your eggs scrambled, clap your hands
Yes, they’re yummy and they’re yellow
So you’ll be a happy fellow
If you like your eggs scrambled, clap your hands

If you like your eggs fried, jump up high…
If you want bacon with your eggs, wiggle your legs…

Song (with shaky eggs): “I Know a Chicken” –  Laurie Berkner: Whaddaya think of that?

Book: Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony

Song: “Peanut Butter” – Dr. Jean: Keep on Singing and Dancing with Dr. Jean

Rhyme:  Four fat sausages frying in a pan
one went pop the other went bam.
Three…
Two…

Song: “Roll your Hands” – Carol Totsky Hammett – Toddler on Parade

Closing Rhyme