I’m back for this week’s Flannel Friday, with a rhyme from Melissa at Mel’s Desk. Put up the five kernel shapes on the board, as spread out as you can. When you say POP! slap a white popcorn shape right on top of one of the kernels. Five Little Kernels Five little kernels sizzling in
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Shake, Shimmy, & Dance: 7/25
The Plan Book Row, Row, Row Your Boat by Jane Cabrera I love a song that grown-ups can join me during, which is the beginning of this book for sure. But I *also* love a song book that takes an original tune further by adding more verses and activities to engage the kids. And that
Shake, Shimmy, & Dance: 6/27
The Plan Book This was another Caldecott eligible book, so I won’t be talking about it on the blog. Props Scarves! The Playlist Hello & How Are You? — Old Town School of Folk Music Like a Spinning Top — Alison Faith Levy Jumping & Counting — Jim Gill Blast Off — Joanie Leeds Popcorn
Toddlers: Counting
For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. I starred the materials used in the plan; multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. The Plan Books Big Fat Hen by Keith
Toddlers: Things That Go
For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. I starred the materials used in the plan; multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. The Plan Books Good Night, Truck by Sally
Shake, Shimmy, & Dance: 1/17
The Plan Book Fly Blanky Fly by Anne Margaret Lewis This is a very easy read for Shake, Shimmy. The longest page spread is the first and it sets up the story. Then, I lead the kids and caregivers in following along with the motions that Blanky does. This morning, I decided not to demonstrate
Toddlers: Colors
For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. I starred the materials used in the plan; multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. The Plan Books Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What
Shake, Shimmy, & Dance: 11/11
The Plan Book If You’re Happy and You Know It by Jane Cabrera I had pulled another, newer book for Shake, Shimmy today and I just wasn’t feeling it. I will definitely use that book in the future, but reached for a tried and true favorite with If You’re Happy and You Know It. I
Toddlers: Construction
For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. I starred the materials used in the plan; multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. The Plan Books Busy Builders, Busy Week by
Toddlers: Shapes
For more information on how I plan and prepare my toddler storytimes, check out this introduction post. And for a complete list of the repeating extension activities, visit this post. I starred the materials used in the plan; multiple stars indicate use for more than one session. The Plan Books Apples and Robins by Lucie
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