Verona Story Time

We are going to read about SUPERHEROES today! Do any of you know what a superhero is? Superheroes have special powers like running fast or flying, but what makes them heroes is that they help other people!

Sign Language: Superman

Book: Do Super Heroes have Teddy Bears? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle; illustrated by Mike Gordon

Fingerplay: Five Superheroes

Five superheroes ready to fly,

Here comes a villain. Stop that guy!

This superhero can save the day.

Off he flies—up, up and away!

(Credit: Read, Rhyme & Sing)

Song: If you’re a hero and you know it…

If you’re a hero and you know it, flex your muscles

If you’re a hero and you know it then your pose will surely show it

If you’re a hero and you know it, flex your muscles

(Verses: Jump up high, fly around, run really fast)

(Credit: Franklin Park Public Library District)

Book: Super Sam! by Lori Ries; illustrated by Sue Rama

Rhyme: Superman

Put your hands way up high (Raise arms up in air)
Like Superman flying across the sky (Assume flying position)
Fly to the left / Now fly to the right (Lean to YOUR right then left)
Now show me your muscles with all your might, (Make arm muscles)
Now Superman’s putting his suit away (Bring arms down slowly)
So he can go flying another day (Rest hands in lap)

(Credit: Sunflower Storytime)

Song: “Jump and Fly” – Laurie Berkner: Rocketship Run

Book (with puppet): Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley

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

Craft: Coloring superhero masks

Family Heroes Story Time- Toddler

July 15, 2015July 15, 2015

Sign language: Family

Today we’ll talk about families! Think about who is in your family… maybe you have a mommy, or a daddy, or a brother, or sister! All families are different but what’s most important is that all families love each other.

Book: The Family Book by Todd Parr

Song: Where is daddy? (thumb)
Where is mommy? (pointer)
Where is brother? (middle)
Where is sister? (ring)
Where is baby? (pinkie)

(Source: CSLP Manual, adapted by Julie Dietzel-Glair)

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

Book: Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

Rhyme: I can hug, hug, hug
I can hop, hop, hop
I can kiss, kiss, kiss
I can stop, stop, stop
I can nod my head for yes,
And I can shake my head no,
And I can sit down very slow.

(Credit: Surlalune Storytime)

Song (with scarves): “All I need”- Raffi: Celebration of Family

Book: One Family by George Shannon

Song: Love Grows

Love grows one by one, two by two, and four by four

Love grows, round like a circle

And comes back knocking at your front door

(Credit: Actions from Tom Pease)

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

Craft: Worksheet (coloring a picture frame and drawing their family)

Medical Heroes Story Time- Toddler

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015

Sign Language: Doctor

Book: How do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? by Jane Yolen; illustrations by Mark Teague

Song: “We are the Dinosaurs”- Laurie Berkner: Whaddaya Think of That?

Rhyme: I’ve Got a Cold

I’ve got a cold
My nose can’t smell
My eyes are red
I don’t feel well
So I’ll drink my juice
And go to bed. . .
My nose feels better
And so does my head!

(Credit: SurLaLune Storytime)

Book: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

Game: Use various animal puppets to complete the rhyme!

Sheep’s nose twitches, sheep’s nose tingles, sheep is going to sneeze! Baa-choo! Baa-choo! Baa-choo!

(Credit: Miss Barbara at the Library)

Song: “Wiggle Song”- Carole Peterson: Sticky Bubble gum & Other Tasty Tunes

Book: Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth by Lucy Cousins

Song: “Brush your Teeth”- Raffi: Singable Songs for the Very Young

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

Royalty Story Time- Toddler

June 24, 2015

Sign Language: Dragon

Book: King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bentley and Helen Oxenbury

Song: Dragon, Dragon

Dragon dragon turn around.
Dragon dragon touch the ground.
Dragon dragon fly up high.
Dragon dragon float in the sky.
Dragon dragon shake your tail.
Dragon dragon move slow like a snail.
Dragon Dragon give a roar.
Dragon dragon sit back down on the floor

(Source: Delta Township District Library Storytime Blog)

Book: Foggy Foggy Forest by Nick Sharratt

Song: “Grand Old Duke of York”- Learning Station: Where is Thumbkin?

Song: “I Can My Shaker Egg” – Mr Eric and Mr Michael: Rockin’ Red

Book: Who Wants a Dragon? by James Mayhew, illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner

Rhyme (with dragon puppets): Two Little Dragons

Two little Dragons sitting on a hill

One named Jack, one named Jill

Fly away Jack, fly away Jill

Come back Jack, come back Jill

(Source: adapted from Two Little Blackbirds rhyme by Storytime Katie)

Rhyme: Fierce is the dragon

Fierce is the dragon
(hold up hands like claws and roar)
Brave is the knight
(hands on hips)
Pretty is the princess
(blow kisses)
Tiny is the sprite
(crouch low to the ground)
Tall is the giant
(stand up as tall as you can)
Quiet is the queen
(put a finger to your lips)
Silly is the jester
(make silly face)
Happy is the king
(put on imaginary crown)

(Source: Story Time Secrets blog)

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

Craft: Stickers and coloring paper crown

Emergency Helper Story Time- Toddler

June 24, 2015

Today we’ll be talking about police officers and firefighters. They help us when we are in trouble! Have any of you seen a firefighter or police officer before?

Book: Kitten Red Yellow Blue by Peter Catalanotto

Rhyme: Police Officer Rhyme

I am a policeman, with my star.
I help people near and far.
If you have a problem, call on me.
And I will be there, 1, 2, 3!

Song (with Scarves): “Colors” – Kira Willey: Dance for the Sun

Book: This is the Firefighter by Laura Godwin, illustrated by Julian Hector

Song: Fireman, Fireman

Fireman Fireman, turn around
Fireman, fireman, touch the ground
Fireman, fireman, drive the truck
Fireman, fireman, don’t get stuck!
Fireman, fireman, hurry to the fire
Fireman, fireman, spray the water higher.
Fireman, fireman, give a shout,
Fireman, fireman, you put the fire out! Hooray!

(Source: Sunflower Storytime Blog)

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

Book: Sssh! Everybody’s Sleeping! by Julia Markes, illustrated by David Parkins

Song: “Shake Our Sillies Out” – Wiggles: Yummy yummy

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

Craft: Colored firetrucks and glued on ladders and pom-pom ball wheels

Dance Story Time – Toddler

April 15, 2015

Sign language: dance

Book: Dancing Feet by Lindsey Craig, illustrated by Marc Brown

Rhyme: Dance your fingers up, dance your fingers down
Dance your fingers to the side, dance them all around
Dance them on your shoulders, dance them on your head
Dance them on your tummy, and put them all to bed

Song: “I Really Love to Dance” – Laurie Berkner: Buzz, Buzz

Book: Doing the Animal Bop by Jan Ormerod, illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner

Song: “Wiggy Wiggles Freeze Dance” – Hap Palmer: Two Little Sounds

Song: “Head to Toe Dance” – The Learning Station: Literacy in Motion

Book: Dancing in my Bones by Sylvia Andrews, illustrated by Ellen Mueller

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

Song: “Dance Around” – Woody and Arlo Guthrie: Woody’s 20 Grow Big Songs

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

Craft: Ballerina pictures with cupcake liner tutus – template from thecraftycrow.net

Spring Story Time – Toddler

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

Sign language: spring

Book: Baby Loves Spring by Karen Katz

Flannel: There’s something in my garden

Song: “It is Springtime” – Junior Jukebox: Four Seasons

Book: Rain by Robert Kalan, illustrated by Donald Crews

Song: “It’s raining/Itsy-bitsy spider medley” – Music for Little People: 101 Toddler Favorites

Song: “La Arana Pequenita” – Cantarima: Canciones Tradicionales

Book: Duckie’s Rainbow by Frances Berry

Song (with scarves): “Colors” – Kira Willey: Dance for the Sun

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

Craft: Glue worms and flowers and color.

Valentine’s Day Story Time – Toddler

February 10, 2015

Sign language: heart

Book: My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

Rhyme: Make a heart

I put my hands together, (hands together like praying)
This is how I start
I curve my fingers right around, (curl fingertips)
And I can make a heart!

Book: Where is Baby’s Valentine? by Karen Katz

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

Song: Hearts and Kisses

One little, two little, three little hearts (do sign for heart)
Four little, five little, six little hearts,
Seven little, eight little, nine little hearts,
Ten little hearts and a kiss
(Credit: SurLaLune Storytime)

Book: Kiss, Kiss Good Night by Karen Nesbitt, illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

Rhyme: Different Kinds of Kisses
Grandma kisses (grab cheeks and squeeze)
Fish kisses (purse lips and move them)
Movie star kisses (blow big ones)
Rabbit kisses (wiggle nose)
Dog kisses (stick out your tongue and lick)

Song: “Skinnamarink” – Sharon, Lois and Bram: Sing around the Campfire

Book: Do Crocs Kiss? by Salina Yoon

Song: “Row, Row, Row your Boat” – Old Town School of Folk Music: Songs for Wiggleworms

Song: “Monkey Dance” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

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

Craft: Love glasses

Slow and Fast Story Time – Toddler

February 3, 2015

Sign language: fast, slow

Book: Hi, Harry! by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Barbara Firth

Rhyme: Roly poly, ever so slowly, roly poly, faster, faster, faster (roll arms)

Rhyme: Green says, “Go!” (march quickly)
Go! Go! Go!
Yellow says, “Slow!” (march slowly)
Slow…slow…slow
And red says, “Stop!” (stop and freeze)
Go! Go! Go! (march fast)
Slow…slow…slow (march slowly)
and STOP! (stop)
(Credit: Toddler Storytime)

Book: Slow Snail by Mary Murphy

Rhyme: Garden snail
Slowly, slowly, very slowly, creeps the garden snail. (Move hands down legs)
Slowly, slowly, very slowly, up the wooden rail. (Move hands up legs)
Quickly, quickly, very quickly, runs the little mouse, (Down legs)
Quickly, quickly, very quickly, in his little house. Squeak! (Up legs and body, make ears)

Rhyme: This is big, big, big Hold arms out to side
This is small small small Cup hands together
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: Quick Duck by Mary Murphy

Song (with shaky eggs): “Slow and Fast” by Hap Palmer: Rhythms on Parade

Song (with shaky eggs): “Shaky Shaky” by The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

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