Celebrating Differences Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Book: This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, illustrated by Kayla Harren

Song: “This Is How I Do It” – Laurie Berkner: Superhero

Book: Everybody Has a Body by Molli Jackson Ehlert, illustrated by Lorian Tu

Song: “Bodies 1-2-3” – Peter & Ellen Allard: Sing It! Say It! Stamp It! Sway It! Vol. 2

Flannel Rhyme: “Assistive Devices”
What do I need to help me be me?
Something I use in my daily routine.
I need a…

Repeat with: wheel chair, prosthetic, pair of glasses, fidget, computer, walker, wiggle seat, guide dog

Song: “Can You Clap” – Sue Schnitzer: Wiggle and Whirl, Clap and Nap

Book: The Same But Different Too by Karl Newson, illustrated by Kate Hindley

Puppets: Take out animal pairs that have both similarities and differences and discuss with the group.

Closing Rhyme

Acceptance Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Book: Oh, Olive! by Lian Cho

Flannel: “Draw a Shape in the Air” (Tune: “Found a Peanut”)
Draw a circle, draw a circle,
Draw a circle in the air.
A circle has no corners,
Draw a circle in the air.

Additional verses:
Triangle…3 sides
Square…4 sides
Heart…2 curved lines
Star…5 points
Hexagon…6 sides

Folder Story: “Pat the Cat”

(Credit: Adapted from Dr. Jean)

Book: Blurp’s Book of Manners by Cindy Derby

Song: “You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing a Song”
You’ll sing a song and I’ll sing a song,
Then we’ll sing a song together.
You’ll sing a song and I’ll sing a song
In warm or wintry weather.

Additional verses:
Clap hands
Stomp feet
Twirl around

Closing Rhyme