Superhero Story Time – Preschool

Introduction: 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!
Book: Ladybug Girl by David Soman and Jacky Davis
Song: ” Superhero, Superhero”
Superhero, superhero turn around
Superhero, superhero touch the ground
Superhero, superhero put on your suit
Superhero, Superhero put on your boots
Superhero, Superhero put on your cape
Superhero, Superhero don’t be late
Superhero, Superhero jump up high
Superhero, Superhero fly, fly, fly
Superhero, Superhero you are it!
Superhero, Superhero now we sit.
Book: Bedtime for Batman by Michael Dahl
Song: “SUPER” (Tune: “BINGO”)
There was a kid who wore a cape,
she was a super hero.
S-U-P-E-R, S-U-P-E-R,S-U-P-E-R,
She was a super hero!
(Repeat, gradually replacing each letter with Superman-like arm movements or claps)
 
Flannel Board: Capes of Many Colors

my many colored capes

My cape of bravery
Goes over my head
It makes me feel bold
And its color is ________  (red).

My cape of honesty
Makes villains speak true
And chases out lies
Its color is __________ (blue).
My cape of fairness
Conquers those who are mean
It makes me feel strong,
And its colors is __________ (green).

My cape of calmness
Makes me feel mellow
It quiets the world
And its colors is __________ (yellow).

My cape of wisdom
Helps me to think
And solve tricky problems
Its color is ________ (pink).

My favorite cape
Give me a nice glow
Its all these great colors
In a rainbow!
(Source: Carissa Christner, Madison Public Library)

Flannel/Fingerplay: “Five Superheroes”
5 superheroes ready to fly
Here comes the villain,
Stop that guy!
This superhero can save the day.
Off he flies – up, up, and away!

Count down from 4, 3, 2, 1, 0
(Credit: Jbrary)

Book: Superworm by Julia Donaldson
Craft: Decorate your own superhero cuffs (toilet paper rolls, crayons, star stickers)