Book: Puppy, Puppy, Puppy by Julie Sternberg, illustrated by Fred Koehler
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)
Song: “B-I-N-G-O”
Book: Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray
Song: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.
Fingerplay: “Five Little Puppies”
Five little puppies were playing in the sun. (hold up hand, fingers extended)
This one saw a rabbit, and he began to run. (bend first finger)
This one saw a butterfly, and he began to race. (bend second finger)
This one saw a pussycat, and he began to chase. (bend third finger)
This one tried to catch his tail, and he went round & round. (bend fourth finger)
This one was so quiet, he never made a sound. (bend thumb)
Book: Fetch by Jorey Hurley
Shaker Eggs: “Shake Your Shakers” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
Shake your shakers, shake, shake, shake,
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake shake.
Shake your shakers, shake, shake, shake,
Shake your shakers.
Additional verses:
Shake your shakers high, high, high
Shake your shakers low, low, low
Shake your shakers fast, fast, fast
Shake your shakers slow, slow, slow
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)
Song: “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties
