Month: June 2022

Beach Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Little Houses by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Song with cards: “Going to the Beach” (Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)
I’m going to the beach,
I’m going to the beach!
I think I’ll see a (say a beach item) there,
I’m going to the beach.

Repeat with other beach items.
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Beach Feet by Kiyomi Konagaya, illustrated by Masamitsu Saito, translated by Yuki Kaneko

Song: “Little Red Wagon” – Old Town School of Folk Music: Wiggleworms Love You

Flannel (virtual only): “Five Little Sandcastles”
Five little sandcastles built by the shore,
Along came a wave and WHOOSH!
there were four.

Four little sandcastles built by you and me,
Along came a wave and WHOOSH!
there were three.

Three little sandcastles built by me and you,
Along came a wave and WHOOSH!
there were two.

Two little sandcastles built in the sun,
Along came a wave and WHOOSH!
there was one.

One little sandcastle built just for fun,
Along came a wave and WHOOSH!
there were none.
(Credit: Story Tree)
5 little sandcastles

Book (outdoor only): Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie Sima

Book (virtual only): Hide and Seek Harry At the Beach by Kenny Harrison

Song: “The Waves in the Sea” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The waves in the sea go up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The waves in the sea go up and down,
All day long.

The sharks in the sea go snap, snap, snap,
Snap, snap, snap, snap, snap, snap.
The sharks in the sea go snap, snap, snap,
All day long.

The fish in the sea go swish, swish, swish,
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish.
The fish in the sea go swish, swish, swish,
All day long.

The boats on the sea go toot, toot, toot,
Toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot.
The boats on the sea go toot, toot, toot,
All day long.

The crabs in the sea go back and forth,
Back and forth, back and forth.
The crabs in the sea go back and forth,
All day long.

The jellyfish in the sea go wibble, wobble, wibble,
Wibble, wobble, wibble, wibble, wobble, wibble.
The jellyfish in the sea go wibble, wobble, wibble,
All day long.

Book (virtual only): Beach Baby by Laurie Elmquist, illustrated by Elly MacKay

Book (outdoor only): There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell! by Lucille Colandro, illustrated by Jared Lee

Song (outdoor only): “Baby Shark” – Pinkfong

Closing Rhyme

Ocean Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Song: “Open Shut Them”
Open shut them, open shut them.
Give a little clap, clap, clap.
Open shut them, open shut them.
Put them in your lap, lap, lap.
Creep them, crawl them
Creep them, crawl them
Right up to your chin, chin, chin
Open wide your little mouth…
But do not let them in.
(Credit: Laurie Berkner)

Book: Jules vs. the Ocean by Jessie Sima

Song: “The Waves in the Ocean” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The waves in the ocean go up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
The waves in the ocean go up and down,
All day long!

Additional verses:
The tide goes in and out
The crabs go pinch, pinch, pinch
The clams go open and shut
The lobsters go click, click, click
The sharks go snap, snap, snap
The fish go swim, swim, swim
The eels go slither, slither, slither
(Credit: Miss Sarah’s Storytime)

Song: “The Goldfish” – Laurie Berkner: Victor Vito

Book: Here Comes Ocean by Meg Fleming, illustrated by Paola Zakimi

Flannel: “Slippery Fish”
Little crab, little crab, scuttling in the water,
Little crab, little crab, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Slippery fish, slippery fish, sliding through the water,
Slippery fish, slippery fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by an…

Octopus, octopus, squiggling in the water,
Octopus, octopus, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Great white shark, great white shark, lurking in the water,
Great white shark, great white shark, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Humongous whale, humongous whale, spouting in the water,
Humongous whale, humongous whale,
Gulp!… Gulp!… Gulp!… BURP!
(Cover your mouth.) Excuse me!
(Credit: Storytime Katie and Jbrary)

Book: A Perfect Day by Sarah S. Brannen

Closing Rhyme

Octonauts Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song:
If you’re ready for a story swim around,
If you’re ready for a story swim around,
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story,
If you’re ready for a story swim around.

Additional verses:
Eat some kelp cakes
Cuddle a cuttlefish

Book: The Octonauts and the Growing Goldfish by Meomi

Flannel: “Octonauts in the Bathtub”
One Octonaut in the bathtub,
Going for a swim.
Knock, knock.
Splash, splash.
Come on in!

Repeat with other Octonauts until you get to five.

Song: “The Octonauts in the Sea” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The octonauts in the sea go
Swim, swim, swim,
Swim, swim, swim,
Swim, swim, swim,
The octonauts in the sea go
Swim, swim, swim
All day long!

Additional verses:
The fish in the sea go swish, swish, swish
The octopus in the sea goes squiggle, squiggle, squiggle
The sharks in the sea go chomp, chomp, chomp
The crabs in the sea go open and shut

Book: Octonauts and the Scary Spookfish by Meomi

Song: “Have You Ever Seen a Gup E?” (Tune: “Have You Ever Seen a Lassie?”)
Have you ever seen a Gup E, a Gup E, a Gup E,
Have you ever seen a Gup E
Diving down deep?
Diving this way and that way
And that way and this way,
Have you ever seen a Gup E diving down deep?

Have you ever seen a Gup G, a Gup G, a Gup G,
Have you ever seen a Gup G
Rocking back and forth?
Rock this way and that way
And that way and this way,
Have you ever seen a Gup G rocking back and forth?

Song: “Slippery Fish”
Slippery fish, slippery fish, sliding through the water,
Slippery fish, slippery fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by an…

Octopus, octopus, squiggling in the water,
Octopus, octopus, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Tuna fish, tuna fish, flashing in the water,
Tuna fish, tuna fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Great white shark, great white shark, lurking in the water,
Great white shark, great white shark, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a…

Humongous whale, humongous whale, spouting in the water,
Humongous whale, humongous whale,
Gulp! Gulp! Gulp! …BURP!
(Cover your mouth.) Excuse me!
(Credit: Storytime Katie)

Closing Rhyme

Peppa Pig Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song (with puppet):
If you’re ready for a story say oink oink,
If you’re ready for a story say oink oink,
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story,
If you’re ready for a story say oink oink.

Additional verses:
Stomp your hooves
Jump in the mud

Book: I Can Be Anything! by Annie Auerbach, illustrated by Eone

Puppet Song: “Pig on Her Head” – Laurie Berkner: Buzz Buzz

Book: Peppa Visits the Aquarium by Meredith Rusu

Song: “Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig Turn Around” (Tune: “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Turn Around”)
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig turn around
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig touch the ground
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig reach up high
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig eat a mud pie
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig touch your nose
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig touch your toes
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig pat your knees
Peppa Pig, Peppa Pig sit down please

Flannel: “Five Pigs So Squeaky Clean” (Tune: “Five Green and Speckled Frogs”)
Five pigs so squeaky clean
Cleanest you’ve ever seen
Wanted to go outside and play (in the mud!)
One jumped into the mud
Landed with a big THUD
Then there were four clean squeaky pigs. (Oink! Oink!)
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Peppa Goes to the Zoo

Song: “I’m a Little Piggy” (Tune: “I’m a Little Teapot”)
I’m a little piggy,
Short and stout,
Here are my ears,
And here is my snout,
When I see the yummy
Food in my pail,
I oink, oink, oink and wiggle my tail!
(Credit: Santa Clara City Library)

Closing Rhyme

Baby Shark Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song: (sing with shark puppet)
If you’re ready for a story swim around,
If you’re ready for a story swim around,
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story,
If you’re ready for a story swim around.

Repeat with:
Give a splash
Chomp your teeth

Book: Meet the Shark Family and Friends by Alexandra West

Flannel Song: “Bubble Bubble Pop” (use shark flannel)
One little blue shark
Swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
One little blue shark
Swimming in the water
Bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble
POP!

Book: Little Fish Lost by Pinkfong

Song with book: If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Fins! by John John Bajet

Flannel: “Five Sharks in the Bathtub” (print out pictures of Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark, Grandma Shark, and Grandpa Shark)
One shark in the bathtub, going for a swim.
Knock, knock. (clap hands)
Splash, splash. (pat knees)
Come on in! (wave hands towards you)

Repeat with two, three, four, and five.
(Credit: Book Cart Queens)

Book: Baby Shark and the Family Orchestra by Pinkfong

Song with bubble machine: “Baby Shark”

Closing Rhyme