Baby & Me Storytime

Presented at Bellevue West High School Early Head Start on Thursday, January 10, 2013.


Book:

Mama Mama/Papa Papa by Jean Marzollo, illustrated by Laura Regan


















Songs:

Hello Friends!
(tune: "Goodnight Ladies")

Hello (child's name),
Hello  (repeat child's name),
Hello (repeat child's name),
We're glad you came today!

(We sing this as many times as needed until each child has been serenaded!)


Hands Up High

(tune: "London Bridge")

First we wave our hands up high,
Hands up high, hands up high.
First we wave our hands up high.
Then we clap them!

Then we roll our hands down low,
Hands down low, hands down low.
Then we roll our hands down low.
Then we hide them!
 

These Little Fingers
(tune: "The Wheels on the Bus")

(Help your child wiggle his fingers or wiggle yours in front of him!)
These little fingers go
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle.
These little fingers go
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle,
And now they're on my head!

(Pat fingers on baby's head)
These little fingers go
Pat, pat, pat,
Pat, pat, pat,
Pat, pat, pat.
These little fingers go
Pat, pat, pat,
And now they're on my tummy!

(Gently rub baby's tummy)
These little fingers go
Rub, rub, rub,
Rub, rub, rub,
Rub, rub, rub.
These little fingers go
Rub, rub, rub,
And now they're on my ...

(choose another part of baby's body and continue singing!)


Activities:

Good Morning Toes

Good morning toes,
Good morning toes
And how are you today?
I trust you had a good night’s sleep
And now you’re ready to play.
 
Good morning knees…
Good morning tummy…
Good morning hands…
Good morning cheeks…
(lay child in front of you and touch each of baby’s body parts)

Icka Backa Soda Cracker
Icka backa soda cracker,
Icka backa boo!
Icka backa soda cracker
Up goes you!
(bounce baby side to side, then lift up on “up goes you”)

Icka backa soda cracker,
Icka backa boo!
Icka backa soda cracker
I love you!
(bounce baby side to side, then hug on “I love you”)

 

I shared with the parents today about the importance of reading to their children.  Board books, with their thick pages and sturdy binding, are ideal for babies and toddlers!  I spoke briefly about the importance of exposing their children to the rich vocabulary of our language.  Every Child Ready to Read® encourages parents and educators to introduce a wide variety of words to their children.  This practice will aid children significantly when they start learning to read. The more words your child knows, the better his ability to recognize them in written form once he begins sounding out words.


Thank you for the privilege of interacting with your precious little ones each month.  It is such a pleasure to see your little ones grow and develop and share their unique personalities!
~ Mrs. B.