Join the Music Storytime

Storytime for 1 to 3 year olds:

• Opening - Skinnamarink, Sticky Sticky Bubblegum

• Book #1 – Parade by Donald Crews

• Stand-up Activity – "The Tempo Marches On" from Jim Gill Sings Do Re Mi on His Toe Leg Knee by Jim Gill

• Bridge - Open, Shut Them (fingerplay)

Open, shut them
(open and close hands)
Open, shut them
Give a little clap (clap)
Open, shut them

Open, shut them
Put them in your lap
(put hands in lap)

Creep them, creep them
Under your chin
(creep fingers up chest)
Open your mouth, but don't put them in
(do as words say)

Open, shut them
Open, shut them
Give a little clap
Open shut them
Open shut them
Put them in your lap 

• Flannelboard - "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" traditional song

Directions: Hand out 3-5 different colored stars to each child. Each time you sing the star, name a different color of star until all of the children have brought up their stars to place on the board. 

• Letter of the Day - "m" is for music

• Book #2 – Maisy's Band by Lucy Cousins (pop-up)

• Activity – "Clap Your Hands" from Toddler Action Songs by Cedarmont Kids

• Closing - Rhythm sticks using "Goin' On a Bear Hunt" song from Kids In Action by Greg and Steve 

   

 

• Art Experience – Glue streamers to paper plate maracas