March 6, 2018
The Books We Read:We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael RosenThe Umbrella by Ingrid Shubert
Songs & Activities:We Clap and Say HelloWe clap and say hello! We clap and say hello!With our friends at storytime, we clap and say hello!
We [wiggle, jump, hop, stomp, dance, spin, whisper] and say hello...Credit: Jbrary
Zoom, Zoom, ZoomZoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the moon.Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the moon.If you want to take a trip, climb aboard my rocket ship.Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the moon.5-4-3-2-1 blast off!!!
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the stars...Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the sun...Credit: Jbrary
Craft—An Umbrella AdventureEveryone created a different scene featuring the little dog from The Umbrella. We used cupcaker liners for the umbrella, cotton balls for clouds, and lots of shiny shapes we found in the craft drawer for scenery!
July 2nd, 2019
The Books We Read:We're Going on a Bear Huntby Michael RosenA Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van DusenMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy CousinsSongs & Activities:Little Bunny Foo FooLittle Bunny Foo Foo went hopping through the forest,Scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.Then down came the Good Fairy, and she said:"Litte Bunny Foo Foo, I don't like to see youScooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.I will give you three chances to behave, and if you don't,I will come back and turn you into a GOON!"[Repeat two more times, counting down chances,and finally turning Little Bunny Foo Foo into a goon.]Credit: Childhood
Craft—Glow-in-the-Dark Lanterns:We used fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark paint to turn old jars into lanterns.
July 28th, 2015
The Books We Read:Curious George Goes Camping by Margaret ReyMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins
Song:We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We acted out the entire adventure, with inspiration from Michael Rosen's own wonderful performance of his picture book with Helen Oxenbury!
Project—Glow-in-the-dark Lanterns:
The kids painted the inside of mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and attached colorful coated wire to the lids to create a handle.
July 19th, 2016
The Books We Read:Curious George Goes Camping by Margaret ReyAmong a Thousand Fireflies by Helen FrostMaisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins
Songs & Activities:We Are Going CampingTo the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot"We are going camping, it's time to pack:A tent, a sleeping bag, and a snack.We'll sit by the campfire, so warm and bright,And snooze in our tent 'til the morning light.Credit: Adapted from preschooleducation.com
Little Bunny Foo FooLittle Bunny Foo Foo went hopping through the forest,Scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.Then down came the Good Fairy, and she said:"Litte Bunny Foo Foo, I don't like to see youScooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head.I will give you three chances to behave, and if you don't,I will come back and turn you into a GOON!"[Repeat two more times, counting down chances,and finally turning Little Bunny Foo Foo into a goon.]Credit: Childhood
The kids painted the inside of mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and added colorful beads and coated wire to the lids to create a handle.
July 26th, 2016 The Books We Read:Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskeyThe Umbrella by Ingrid and Dieter SchubertSongs & Activities:
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael RosenWe acted out the entire adventure, with inspiration from Michael Rosen's own wonderful performance of his picture book with Helen Oxenbury!
The Noble Duke of YorkThe Noble Duke of York, he had 10,000 men;He marched them up the hill and then he marched them down again.For when you're up, you're up;And when you're down, you're down.And when you're only halfway up, you're neither up nor down.Credit: Childhood
Craft—Rock Painting
We had a blast using acrylic paint to decorate rocks from Lake Champlain!
July 25th, 2017
The Books WeRead:Rattletrap Car by Phyllis RootJabari Jumps by Gaia CornwallAnd Then Comes Summer by Tom BrennerSongs & Activities:
We Clap and Say HelloWe clap and say "hello!"We clap and say "hello!"With our friends at storytime,We clap and say "hello!"
We [fill in action--stomp, spin, jump, hop] and say "hello!"...Credit: Jbrary
Bread and ButterBread and butter, marmalade and jam,let's say "goodbye" as loud as we can.Bread and butter, marmalade and jam,let's say "goodbye" as quiet as we can.
Continue with more opposite pairs... fast/slow, serious/silly, high/low, etc.Credit: jbrary
Craft—Ice Cream Cones!Today we made delicious-looking ice cream cones, with tissue paper and paper sprinkles. The kids used forks and paint to create a waffle pattern on their cones.
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September 19th, 2017
The Books We Read:Supertruckby Stephen SavageDaredevil Duck by Charlie AlderSongs & Activities:Superhero, SuperheroSuperhero, superhero turn around; Superhero, superhero touch the ground; Superhero, superhero put on your suit; Superhero, Superhero put on your boots.
Superhero, superhero turn around;Superhero, superhero touch the ground;Superhero, superhero jump to the sky;Superhero, superhero fly, fly, fly!Credit: Jbrary
Craft—Superhero MasksWe had a ball customizing our masks with jewels, lightning bolts, feathers, and our own individual touches!
July 23rd, 2019
The Books We Read:Daredevil Duck by Charlie AlderThe Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael ChabonSupertruckby Stephen SavageSongs & Activities:Superhero, SuperheroSuperhero, superhero turn around; Superhero, superhero touch the ground; Superhero, superhero put on your suit; Superhero, Superhero put on your boots.
Craft—Superhero MasksThe kids created their own secret identities. Who ARE these masked heroes??
June 23rd, 2015
The Books We Read:Awesome Manby Michael ChabonTimothy and the Strong Pajamas by Viviane Schwarz
Song:Did You Ever See A Hero?Did you ever see a hero, a hero, a hero, Did you ever see a hero, flying through the sky? Fly this way and that way, and that way and this way. Did you ever see a hero flying through the sky?
Verses: Putting on their cape, hopping on one foot, saving the day, twirling around.Credit: Jbrary
Superhero, Superhero...Superhero, superhero turn around; Superhero, superhero touch the ground; Superhero, superhero put on your suit; Superhero, Superhero put on your boots.Credit: Jbrary
Project—Superhero Masks:
We had lots of fun decorating our masks with lightning bolts, feathers, and jewels. No superhero was alike!
June 26, 2018
The Books We Read:Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac BarnettHow I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
We [wiggle, jump, hop, stomp, dance, spin, whisper] and say hello...Credit: Adapted from Jbrary
Craft—Treasure Maps
We had a great time creating our own authentic treasure maps bedecked in gold paint and lots of sparkling jewels!
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