La Petite Academy -2s and 3s

Presented to 2- and 3-year-olds at La Petite Academy on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Books: What Does the Rabbit Say? by Jacque Hall, illustrated by Reg Cartwright

Songs:

Hello, Friends!
(tune: "Goodnight Ladies")
Hello friends.
Hello friends.
Hello friends.
We're glad you came today!


Old MacDonald

Old McDonald had a farm,
E-I-E-I-O.
And on that farm he had a cow.
E-I-E-I-O.
With a moo, moo here,
And a moo, moo there,
Here a moo, there a moo,
Everywhere a moo, moo.
Old MacDonald had a farm,
E-I-E-I-O.

And on that farm he had
a pig...
a duck...
a cat...


Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands

Clap, clap, clap your hands,
Clap your hands together.
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
Clap your hands together.

Tap your feet...pat your tummy, rub your legs...etc.


Itsy-Bitsy Spider
The itsy bitsy spider went up the waterspout.
Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.




Action Rhymes:


Popcorn
 
Pop! Pop! Pop!
(clap in rhythm each time you say "pop")
Pour the corn into the pot.
(rub palms of hands together briskly)
Pop! Pop! Pop!
(clap in rhythm each time you say "pop")
Take and shake it 'til it's hot.
(rub palms of hands together)
Pop! Pop! Pop!
(clap in rhythm each time you say "pop")
Lift the lid.  What have you got?
(rub palms of hands together)
Pop... pop... pop...
(clap in rhythm each time you say "pop")
POPCORN!
(raise arms or lift baby gently into the air!)


Dance Your Fingers Up

Dance your fingers up,
Dance your fingers down.
Dance your fingers to the side,
And dance them all around.

Dance them on your shoulders,
Dance them on your head.
Dance them on your tummy,
And put them all to bed.


Tony Chestnut

Tony Chestnut knows I love you!
(point to your toes, knees, chest, head, nose, eyes, then hug arms to chest)
Tony knows!  Tony knows!
(point to your toes, knees and nose, then repeat) 
Tony Chestnut knows I love you! 
(point to your toes, knees, chest, head, nose, eyes, then hug arms to chest)That's what Tony knows! 

(point to your toes, knees and nose)

When Cows Get Up In The Morning

When cows get up in the morning,
They always say "good day!"
When cows get up in the morning,
They always say "good day!"

"Moo, moo, moo",
That's how they say "good day!"
Moo, moo, moo,
That's how they say "good day!"

(Have fun gently bouncing or rocking with your little one as you enjoy this rhyme together!)


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!"

Each Toddler Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Every Child Ready to Read^® @ your library^®, PLA and ALSC logos are registered trademarks of the American Library Association and are used with permission.

I had such a fun time at La Petite Academy this morning!  Thanks to the staff for inviting me to share songs, rhymes and a story today!!
  ~Mrs. B