Book:
I Love You Through and Through
by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak, illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church
Songs:
Welcome to Storytime!
(tune: Old McDonald)
At storytime we have (child's name) today.
We're so glad, let's shout hooray!
Jingle Bells!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a
One-horse open sleigh!
Parents, grandparents and caregivers: There is no such thing as singing this song too many times - especially at this time of year! Today we enjoyed this children's favorite as we played with our own jingle bells, clapped to the music, and bounced along in a lap.
POP! Goes the Weasel
All around the cobbler's bench
The monkey chased the weasel.
The monkey thought 'twas all in fun.
POP! goes the weasel!
A penny for a spool of thread,
A penny for a needle.
That's the way the money goes.
POP! goes the weasel.
Activities:
Pudding on the Plate
Pudding on the plate,
Pudding on the plate,
Wibble wobble,
Wibble wobble,
Pudding on the plate.
(Sway gently from side to side as your child enjoys the ride!)
Candies in the jar,
Candies in the jar,
Shake them up,
Shake them up,
Candies in the jar.
(Bounce gently with your child in your lap!)
Candles on the cake,
Candles on the cake.
Blow them out,
Blow them out,
Candles on the cake.
(Gently blow toward your child's face each time you say "cake"!)
Our Hands Say Goodbye
Our hands say goodbye with a clap, clap, clap.
Our feet say goodbye with a tap, tap, tap.
Clap, clap, clap,
Tap, tap, tap.
We roll our hands around and say... "Let's do it again!"
Our hands say goodbye with a clap, clap, clap.
Our feet say goodbye with a tap, tap, tap.
Clap, clap, clap,
Tap, tap, tap.
We roll our hands around and say... "Goodbye!"
Our ExploreTime Activity this week was jigsaw puzzles! Some children were able to put the pieces in their correct spots, some enjoyed looking at the animals, shapes, and other pictures on the puzzle pieces while some like to make the sounds of the animals they see. Still others just like to see what puzzles taste like and one little girl discovered that 2 puzzle pieces, held by their knobs, can be played together like cymbals, making an awesome sound!
Throughout the month of December I will be sharing insights with parents and caregivers about the importance of talking to and with their children. This month will offer many opportunities to introduce rich vocabulary as you describe some of what your child is seeing, hearing and experiencing: "crispy, crunchy snow" (if and when it comes!), "twinkling lights", the deep resonating "Ho! Ho! Ho!" of Santa at the mall, the "stiff, prickly pine needles on the tree", etc. Children will delight in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the holidays, especially when they experience it with you!
Happy Birthday to Daniel B. who will be celebrating on December 9! We had fun singing to you today!
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