December 12th, 2017
The Books We Read:Hooray for Harry by Kim LewisSmall Bunny's Blue Blanket byTatyana FeeneyGrumpy Pants by Claire Messer
Songs and Fingerplays:My Scarf Has Four CornersMy scarf it has four corners, four corners has my scarf.But if there weren't four corners, it would not be my scarf.
Repeat w/ different objects: blanket, cape, pillow, hat...
Credit:Jbrary
Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes all around. In the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small, roll them into a snowball.But when the sun comes out to play, all the snowflakes melt away.
Credit: Preschooleducation.comProject—A Quilt for Bear:We made felt blankets and pillows for our sleepy bears!
December 20th, 2016
The Books WeRead:Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit by Il Sung NaThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Ketas The Mitten by Eric CarleSongs & Activities:
Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes, all around.In the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small.Roll them into a snowball.But when the sun comes out to play,All the snowflakes melt away.
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Hibernation SongSung to the tune of Allouette
Chorus:Hibernation. Time for Hibernation. Hibernation. Time to go to sleep.In the winter where's the bear? Sleeping in its log or lair. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!ChorusIn the winter where's the frog? Sleeping in a rotten log. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!ChorusIn the winter where's the snake? In the mud beneath the lake. Where's the snake? Beneath the lake. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!ChorusIn the winter where's the bat? In a cave is where it's at. Where's the bat? Where it's at. Where's the snake? Beneath the lake. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!
Credit: Charles County Public Library
Craft—Mittens
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January 12th, 2016
The Books We Read:The Mitten by Jim Aylesworth--great alternative read-aloud to Jan Brett's classic.I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Songs and Fingerplays:Winter Hokey PokeySame as the traditional Hokey Pokey, but hats, mittens, and boots instead!
Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes all around; in the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small. Roll them into a snowball.When the sun comes out to play, all the snowflakes melt away.
Credit: IntellidanceTM
Project—Paperbag Hats:
We used craft paper, dot markers, felt flowers, pom poms, and crayons to make these hats. Fun and easy!
December 10th, 2019
The Books We Read:Harold Loves His Woolly Hat by Vern KouskyThe Mitten by Jan BrettHooray for Hat! by Brian Won
Songs & Fingerplays:Silly Hat SongOn my head, I wear a hat. It is such a silly hatthat my hat keeps wiggling to and fro.Where else shall my silly hat go?
On my [fill in body part], I wear a hat...
Credit: Jbrary
Project—Mittens:We used construction paper, yarn, dot markers, crayons, and sparkly jewels to make colorful mittens.
December 18th, 2018
The Books We Read:Bear Can't Sleep by Karma WilsonI Don't Want To Go To Sleep by Dev PettySnowballsby Lois EhlertSongs & 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
Craft—Winter ScenesThe kids created their own unique wintry scenes using q-tips, paint, sequins, and crayons.
November 17th, 2015
The Books We Read:Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip SteadBrown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin, Jr.Sleepover with Beatrice and Bear by Mônica Carnesi
Songs and Fingerplays:Hibernation SongSung to the tune of Allouette
Chorus:Hibernation. Time for Hibernation. Hibernation. Time to go to sleep.
In the winter where's the bear? Sleeping in its log or lair. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!ChorusIn the winter where's the frog? Sleeping in a rotten log. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!ChorusIn the winter where's the snake? In the mud beneath the lake. Where's the snake? Beneath the lake. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!
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In the winter where's the bat? In a cave is where it's at. Where's the bat? Where it's at. Where's the snake? Beneath the lake. Where's the frog? Rotten log. Where's the bear? Log or lair. OH!Credit: Charles County Public Library
Little Green FrogMmm ah! went the little green frog one dayMmm ah! went the little green frogMmm ah! went the little green frog one dayand they all went mmm mmm ah!!But we know frogs go shanananana! shanananana! shanananana!We know frogs go shanananana!, they don't go mmm mmm ah!
Bloop bloop! went the little blue fish one dayBloop bloop! went the little blue fishBloop bloop! went the little blue fish one dayand they all went bloop bloop bloop!But we know fish go kissy kissy kiss! kissy kissy kiss! kissy kissy kiss!We know fish go kissy kissy kiss!, they don't go bloop bloop bloop!
Grrr grrr! went the big brown bear one dayGrrr grrr! went the big brown bearGrrr grrr! went the big brown bear one dayand they all went grrr grrr grrr!But we know bears go huggy huggy hug!, huggy huggy hug!, huggy huggy hugWe know bears go huggy huggy hug!, they don't go grrr grrr grrr!Credit: JbraryProject—Hibernating Bears:
November 28th, 2017
The Books We Read:Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip SteadForever Friends byCarin Berger
November 12th, 2019
The Books We Read:Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip SteadI Don't Want To Go To Sleep!by Dev Petty
Project—Hibernating Bears:
December 15th, 2015
The Books We Read:Making a Friend by Alison McGheeSnow Party by Harriet Ziefert
Songs and Fingerplays:Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes all around; in the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small. Roll them into a snowball.When the sun comes out to play, all the snowflakes melt away.
Little SnowmanI built a little snowman. He had a carrot nose.Along came a bunny, and what do you suppose?That hungry little rabbit, looking for some lunch,Ate my snowman's nose...nibble, nibble, CRUNCH!Credit: Unknown
Project—Wintry Snowman:
I made hand stampers ahead of time using 2" sections of paper towel rolls and bubble wrap. The kids dipped their stampers into white paint to create the snow effect, added glitter, and then glued on the rest. Many sequins and buttons went into this activity!
February 14th, 2017
The Books WeRead:Turtle's Penguin Day by Valeri GorbachevA Penguin Storyby Antoinette Portis Penguin on Vacation by Salina YoonGrumpy Pants by Claire MesserSongs & Activities:Have You Ever Seen a Penguin Come to Tea?Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea?If you look at me, a penguin you will see.Penguins: Attention! Penguins: Begin!Right flipper.[Start flapping right arm and repeat from the top. Add left flipper, right arm, left arm, head, turn around, penguin sound.]Credit: Unknown
Craft—Penguins on WatercolorThere was a huge variety of penguins and backgrounds. Here is just one, with a heart added in honor of Valentine's Day:
March 10, 2020
The Books WeRead:Sergio Makes a Splash by Edel RodriguezGrumpy Pants by Claire MesserPeguins Love Colorsby Sarah AspinallSongs & Activities:I Know a PenguinSung (with shaky eggs) to the tune of "I Know a Chicken"Adapted from: Laurie Berkner
Have You Ever Seen a Penguin Come to Tea?Have you ever seen a penguin come to tea?If you look at me, a penguin you will see.Penguins: Attention! Penguins: Begin! Right flipper.[Start flapping right arm and repeat from the top. Add left flipper, right arm, left arm, turn around, penguin sound.]Credit: Unknown
Craft—Penguins and Watercolors:We assembled penguins at one table and then created colorful watercolor backgrounds at another.
February 19th, 2019
The Books We Read:Snowmen at Night by Caralyn BuehnerOver and Under the Snow by Kate MessnerAll You Need for a Snowman by Alice Schertle
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 [fill in action--stomp, spin, jump, hop] and say "hello!"
My Chubby Little SnowmanMy chubby little snowman, had a button nose.When along came a bunny, and what do you suppose?That chubby little bunny was searching for some lunch;And he ate my snowman's nose: nibble, nibble, crunch!
Credit: Various
Craft—Puffy Paint Snow Scenes
Kids had fun creating snowy collages with homemade puffy paintand items such as yarn and buttons.
January 17th, 2017
The Books WeRead:All You Need for a Snowman by Alice SchertleSnowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner Making a Friend by Alison McGheeSongs & Activities:Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes, all around.In the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small.Roll them into a snowball.But when the sun comes out to play,All the snowflakes melt away.Credit: preschooleducation.com
Five Little SnowmenFive little snowmen standing in a row;Each with a hat and a little red bow.Then out came the sun and it shone all day.And one little snowman melted away.[Count down to zero.]Credit: laptimesongs.com
My Chubby Little SnowmanMy chubby little snowman (arms form belly)Had a carrot nose (put fist in front of nose).When along came a rabbit (two fingers hopping)And what do you suppose?That hungry little bunny (rub belly)Was looking for some lunchSo he ate my snowman's nose...Nibble, nibble, CRUNCH!Credit: Laconia Schools
Craft—Paper Snow Globes
December 17th, 2019
The Books We Read:A Hat for Minerva Louise by Janet StoekeAll You Need for a Snowmanby Alice Schertl
Songs and Fingerplays:Snowflake DanceSnowflakes, snowflakes all around. In the air and on the ground.Some are big and some are small. Roll them into a snowball.But when the sun comes out to play, all the snowflakes melt away.
Credit: Intellidance
Scarf Play: Popcorn Kernels
Project—Paper Snowglobes:
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