Beach Story Time – Baby

Opening Song

Puppet Song: “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 [show puppet] there,
I’m going to the beach.
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Sign Language: Beach, sand, sun

Book: Sea, Sand, Me! by Patricia Hubbell, illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst

Song: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
And eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.

Song: “The Waves at the Beach” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The waves at the beach go up and down, (raise and lower arms)
Up and down, up and down,
The waves at the beach go up and down,
All day long.

Additional verses:
The sun at the beach goes shine, shine, shine… (open and close hands)
The crab at the beach goes pinch pinch pinch… (pinch fingers)
The seagulls at the beach go flap, flap, flap… (flap arms)
The clams in the sea go open and shut… (open and clap hands)
(Credit: SurLaLune Storytime)

Flannel: “Five Little Starfish”
Five little starfish (or sea stars) swept on the shore,
In comes a wave, woosh!, and then there were four.

Four little starfish as happy as can be,
In comes a wave, woosh!, and then there were three.

Three little starfish near the ocean blue,
In comes a wave, woosh!, and then there were two.

Two little starfish having so much fun,
In comes a wave, woosh!, and then there was one.

One little starfish playing in the sun,
In comes a wave, woosh!, and then there were none!
(Credit: Paula Goettsch)

Book: Senses at the Seashore by Shelley Rotner

Lap Song: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream,
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

Repeat with: bounce, sway, tickle

Lap Song: “Oh, I Wish I Was a Little Bar of Soap”
Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap. (lift baby)
Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap.
Oh I’d slippy and I’d slidey over everybody’s hidey (tickle)
Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap!

Lap Rhyme: “Cheek, Chin”
Cheek, chin, cheek, chin, cheek, chin, NOSE.
Cheek, chin, cheek, chin, cheek, chin, TOES.
Cheek, chin, cheek, chin, UP BABY GOES!
(Credit: King County Library System)

Book: Splash! by Leslie Patricelli

Shaker Eggs: “Having Fun at the Beach” – The Wiggles: Splish, Splash, Big Red Boat!

Closing Rhyme

Ocean Creatures Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Book: Turtle Tug to the Rescue by Michael Slack

Flannel Song: “Bubble, Bubble, Pop!”
One little red fish
Swimming in the water,
Swimming in the water,
Swimming in the water.

One little red fish
Swimming in the water,
Bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble…POP!

Additional verses: Increase the number and change the color of the fish.
(Credit: Jbrary)

Book: I Spy Under the Sea by Edward Gibbs

Action Rhyme: “I’m a Little Octopus”
Arm #1 goes swish, swish, swish (swing arms back and forth)
Arm #2 helps me catch fish (wiggle hand back and forth)
Arm #3 pats my head (pat hand on head)
Arm #4 makes sure I’m fed (put hand to mouth)
Arm #5 swims me to shore (move arms in swimming motion)
Arm #6 touches the ocean floor (touch hand to floor)
Arm #7 can grab and tug (open and close hands)
But all eight arms give me a hug! (cross arms and hug yourself)
(Credit: Storytime Katie)

Book/Flannel: I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry

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

Closing Rhyme

Weather Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song (virtual only): “Wave Everybody and Say Hello” (Tune: “Skip To My Lou”)
Wave everybody and say hello,
Wave everybody and say hello,
Wave everybody and say hello.
How are you today?

(Repeat with: clap, wiggle, spin, etc.)

Opening Song (outdoor only): “Bread and Butter”

Book: Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle, illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Rhyme: “Big Round Sun”
The big round sun in the summertime sky (form large circle with arms)
Winked at a cloud that was passing by. (wink eye)
The little cloud laughed as it scattered rain (flutter fingers downward)
Then out came the big round sun again. (form large circle with arms)

Song: Weather Song 1 (Tune: “Bingo”)
There was a time when we were wet and rainy was the weather,
R-A-I-N-Y, R-A-I-N-Y, R-A-I-N-Y and rainy was the weather.

There was a time when we were hot and sunny was the weather,
S-U-N-N-Y, S-U-N-N-Y, S-U-N-N-Y and sunny was the weather.

There was a time when we were cool AND windy was the weather,
W-I-N-D-Y, W-I-N-D-Y, W-I-N-D-Y and windy was the weather.

There was a time when we were cold AND snowy was the weather,
S-N-O-W-Y, S-N-O-W-Y, S-N-O-W-Y and snowy was the weather.
(Credit: preschooleducation.com)

Book: Hello, Rain! by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Chris Turnham

Song: Weather Song 2 (Tune: “Clementine”)
What’s the weather? What’s the weather? What’s the weather like today?
Is it foggy, partly cloudy, is it raining or is there snow?
Is it windy, is it cloudy, or is there sun shine today?
What’s the weather? What’s the weather? What’s the weather like today?

Fingerplay: “5 Little Raindrops”
Five little raindrops plopping on the floor,
one plopped away, and then there were four.
Four little raindrops dripping on the trees,
one dripped away, and then there were three.
Three little raindrops splashing on my shoe,
one splashed away, and then there were two.
Two little raindrops starting to run,
one ran off, and then there was one.
One little raindrop drying in the sun,
it dried all up, and then there were none!

Book: Picture the Sky by Barbara Reid

Closing Rhyme

Plants Story Time – Toddler

Opening Song

Book: A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis

Flannel Song: “Out in the Garden” by Jean Warren (Tune: “Down By the Station”)
Out in the garden early in the morning,
See the red tomatoes all in a row
See the happy farmer coming out to pick them
Pick, pick, pick, pick, off (he/she) goes.

Repeat with:
Red tomatoes
Yellow corn
Green peas
Orange carrots
Purple peppers
White onions
Brown potatoes

Song: “The Gardener Plants the Seeds” (Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)
The gardener plants the seeds.
The gardener plants the seeds.
High ho the derry oh,
The gardener plants the seeds.

Additional verses:
The rain falls on the ground…
The sun shines bright and warm…
The seeds begin to grow…
Flowers grow everywhere…

Book: If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson

Song: “In My Garden” – Raffi: One Light, One Sun

Song: “Shakes Your Sillies Out” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

Book: Dig In! by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, illustrated by Mary Peterson

Song: “This Is the Way We Clap Our Hands” – Kimbo Educational: Teach a Toddler

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

Closing Rhyme

Pirates Story Time – Baby

Opening Song: “My Bubble Floats Over the Ocean”
My bubble floats over the ocean,
My bubble floats over the sea,
My bubble floats over the ocean,
Oh, bubbles make me so happy!
(Credit: CSLP 2022)

Sign Language: Pirate, boat, water

Book: Go, Go, Pirate Boat by Katrina Charman, illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Rhyme: “We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt”
We’re going on a treasure hunt (drag fingers down back)
X marks the spot (draw big X on back)
Three lines down, with a dot, dot, dot (make 3 lines down back)
Gold and jewels (open one hand, then the other)
And so much more (tickle tummy)
With a pinch (light pinch with thumb and forefinger)
And a squeeze (light squeeze with both hands)
And a tropical breeze (blow on nape of the neck)
Now you’ve got the shivers! (grab and tickle)

Song: “Pirate Zoom, Zoom, Zoom”
Zoom, zoom, zoom (brush hands together)
We’re hunting for doubloons (hold hand like a visor over your eyes)
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re hunting for doubloons
If you want to take a trip
Climb aboard my pirate ship and
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re hunting for doubloons
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… AHOY! (lift baby)
(Credit: CSLP 2022)

Flannel: “Five Little Pirates”
Five little pirates on a treasure chest
One jumped off and four are left.

Four little pirates on a treasure chest
One slid off and three are left.

Three little pirates on a treasure chest
One fell down and two are left.

Two little pirates on a treasure chest
One was pushed off and one is left.

One little pirate on the treasure chest
They climbed down and then there were none.

No little pirates on the treasure chest
Yo ho ho and now it’s all mine.
(Credit: Barberton Public Library)

Book: Bubble Bath Pirates! by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
bubble bath pirates cover image

Lap Song: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream,
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.

Repeat with: bounce, sway, tickle

Lap Song: “Over the Deep Blue Sea”
‘Twas a sunny day when I went to play down by the sea.
I climbed aboard a pirate ship, and the captain said to me,
“We’re going this way, that way, forwards, backwards.
Up and down, up and down, over the deep blue sea.”

Repeat with: windy day, rainy day, stormy day
(Credit: Super Simple Songs)

Lap Song: “The Pirates on the Sea” (Tune: “The Farmer in the Dell”)
The pirates on the sea, the pirates on the sea (bounce baby)
Yo, ho, yo, ho, the pirates on the sea.

Additional verses:
They’re sailing on their ships… (rock back and forth)
They’re looking for some gold… (hand above eye, look around)

Book: Where’s the Pirate? by Ingela P. Arrhenius

Shaker Eggs: “This is the Way We Shake Our Eggs”
This is the way we shake our eggs,
Shake our eggs, shake our eggs.
This is the way we shake our eggs,
So early in the morning!

Repeat with: high, low, fast, slow

Shaker Eggs: “Shake Your Shaker Up”
Shake your shaker up
Shake your shaker down
Shake it side to side
Shake it all around
Shake it on your shoulder
Shake it on your head
Shake it on your tummy
And shake it right to bed!

Closing Rhyme

Mermaids Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song: “Bread and Butter”

Book: Is it a Mermaid? by Candy Gourlay, illustrated by Francesca Chessa

Song: “Octopus (Slippery Fish)” – Charlotte Diamond: 10 Carrot Diamond

Book: Mermaids Fast Asleep by Robin Riding, illustrated by Zoe Persico

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 clams go open and shut
The sharks go snap, snap, snap
The fish go swim, swim, swim
The mermaids in the ocean go twirl, twirl, twirl
(Credit: Miss Sarah’s Storytime)

Book: Five Little Mermaids by Sunny Scribens, illustrated by Barbara Vagnozzi

Song: “Baby Shark” – Pinkfong

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

Closing Rhyme

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