Feelings Story Time – Sensory Friendly

Opening Song

Book: Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, illustrated by James Dean

Song: “The Wheels on the Bus”
The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round,
Round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town!

Additional verses:
Horn/beep-beep-beep
Wipers/swish-swish-swish
Doors/open and shut
Babies/up & down
Parents/I love you

Book: Interactive book time with the authors of Big Feelings – Elizabeth and Sylviah Seeliger

Song: “Tap, Tap, Tap” – Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer: Get Set for School Sing Along

Yoga: Cat

Closing Song

Craft: Pete the Cat coloring sheet

Bad Day Story Time – Preschool

Opening song

Book: Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows by Jessika Von Innerebner

Flannel: Unicorns hiding behind shapes

Flannel/Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it, your face will surely show it.
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.

Additional verses:
If you’re angry and you know it, move your feet . . .
If you’re sad and you know it, get a hug . . .
If you’re worried and you know it, take a breath . . .
Discuss emotions and strategies to overcome them.

Book: Once Upon a Saturday by Leslie Lammle

Fingerplay: Five Little Monsters Jumping on the Bed

Song: “In and Out (Take a Trip)” – Laurie Berkner: Superhero

Book: Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Book by Will Hillenbrand

Closing Song