World Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening Song

Book: Everywhere the Cow Says “Moo!” by Ellen Slusky Weinstein

Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It” – Laurie Berkner: Favorite Classic Kids’ Songs

Book: Mat Man on the Go by Jan Z. Olsen

mat man on the go cover

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

Movement: Learn the yoga pose “namaste”

Social Story: Kindness Makes Us Strong by Sophie Beer

kindness makes us strong

Closing Song

Craft: World coloring sheet with paint dobbers

Polar Animals Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening Song

Book: Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant

Song with egg shakers: “Shaky Shaky” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

Book: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.

Song/Video: “Dance for the Sun” – Kira Willey

Movement: Learn the yoga pose “polar bear”

Social Story: Grumpy Pants by Claire Messer

Closing Song

Craft: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? retelling hats (idea from Books and Giggles)

Counting Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening Song

Book: Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

baby goes to market

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

Book: Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin

pete the cat and his four groovy buttons

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

Movement: Learn the yoga pose “Take 5”

Social Story:  “Waiting Your Turn”

Closing Song

Craft: Ice cream cones with pom poms (idea from Fun-A-Day)