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Shadow Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Book: What Makes a Shadow? by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by June Otani (abridged)
The cover of the book What Makes a Shadow? The illustration shows three children and a dog walking past a brick wall, casting shadows on it.

Rhyme: “My Shadow Movements”
If I walk, my shadow walks,
If I run, my shadow runs,
And when I stand still, as you can see,
My shadow stands beside me.
When I hop, my shadow hops,
When I jump, my shadow jumps,
And when I sit still, as you can see,
My shadow sits beside me.
(Credit: Johnson County (Kansas) Library)

Book: The Dark, Dark Night by M. Christina Butler, illustrated by Jane Chapman
The cover of the book The Dark, Dark Night. The illustration is of a rabbit, squirrel, badger, frog, and hedgehog with a lantern in a windy field at night.

Puppet Rhyme: “In the Window”
Silhouette, silhouette,
You fill my window pane.
A certain shape in frame.
What do I see?
A ____ is its name.

Song: “Shadow” – Caspar Babypants: Sing Along!

Rhyme: “Shadow, Shadow”
Shadow, shadow, turn around.
Shadow, shadow, touch the ground.
Shadow, shadow, dance on your toes.
Shadow, shadow, touch your nose.
Shadow, shadow, jump up now.
Shadow, shadow, take a bow.
Shadow, shadow, stomp your feet.
Shadow, shadow, take your seat.
(Credit: Storytimes and More)

Shadow Puppet Show: A Dark, Dark Cave by Eric Hoffman, illustrated by Corey R. Tabor
The cover of the book A Dark, Dark Cave. The illustration is of two children and a dog against a blue background. They are holding flashlights and casting shadows on the background.

Closing Rhyme

Groundhog Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song: “Bread and Butter”

Book: Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook, illustrated by Jay Johnson

Puppet Rhyme: “Mr. Groundhog”
Mr. Groundhog is inside his home, warm and fast asleep.
But he’ll wake up and poke his head out for one tiny peep.
If the day is cloudy and cool, he’ll go for a stroll.
But if the sun is shining bright – Pop! Back in his hole!

Song: “The Groundhog Song” – Rick Goldin: I Like to Read

Book: Who Will See Their Shadows This Year? by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by David Biedrzycki

Song: “Where is Groundhog?” (Tune: “Where is Thumbkin?”)
Where is groundhog? Where is groundhog? (thumb behind back your back)
Here I am! Here I am! (bring thumb in front of you)
Shadows on this sunny day (wiggle thumb)
Frighten groundhogs all away. (move thumb behind back)
Winter will stay. Winter will stay. (sign for winter)

Where is groundhog? Where is groundhog? (thumb behind back your back)
Here I am! Here I am! (bring thumb in front of you)
My, oh, my a cloudy day, (wiggle thumb)
I will stay outside and play! (move thumb around)
Spring is near! Spring is near! (sign for spring)
(Credit: Sand Lake Town Library)

Flannel: “Where is Groundhog Hiding?” (with shapes)
Ask kids which shape they think groundhog is hiding under.

Song: “Groundhog Pop-Up!” – Miss Carole: Polka Dots!

Book: A Greyhound, A Groundhog by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by Chris Appelhans

Song: “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around” – The Wiggles: Taking Off!

Closing Rhyme