Book: If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! by Kim Norman, illustrated by Liza Woodruff
Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Rhyme: “This Is Big”
This is big, big, big. (stretch hands far to sides)
This is small, small, small. (cup hands together)
This is short, short, short. (hold palms close vertically)
This is tall, tall, tall. (hold palms far apart vertically)
This is fast, fast, fast. (roll hands quickly)
This is slow, slow, slow. (roll hands slowly)
This is yes, yes, yes. (nod head)
This is no, no, no. (shake head)
Book: Snow Days by Deborah Kerbel, illustrated by Miki Sato
Flannel: “Blanket Colors”
I once had a blanket.
It was fluffy and new.
I once had a blanket,
And its color was __________ (blue).
I once had a blanket,
The prettiest I’ve seen.
I once had a blanket,
And its color was ________ (green).
I once had a blanket,
Soft as a pillow.
I once had a blanket,
And its color was _______ (yellow).
I once had a blanket,
At the foot of my bed.
I once had a blanket,
And its color was ________ (red).
(Credit: Jen in the Library)
Puppet Song: “Sleepy Bear” (Tune: “Where Is Thumbkin?”)
Where is bear? Where is bear?
Here I am. Here I am.
How are you this winter?
Very tired, thank you.
Go to sleep. Go to sleep.
(Have the kids shout “WAKE UP, BEAR” to do the song again.)
(Credit: Preschool Education Music & Songs)
Shaker Eggs: “Can You Shake Your Egg with Me?” (Tune: “London Bridge”)
Can you shake your egg with me?
Shake your egg along with me.
It’s as easy as can be.
Now put it on your tummy!
Repeat with: knee, head, straight to bed
(Credit: King County Library System)
Shaker Eggs: “Shake Your Egg”
Song: “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties
