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STORY TIME


Story Time Mission

Our mission is to promote early literacy, pre-reading, and pre-school readiness for children of all ages. We encourage grown ups to sit with their children, participating in the activities as able. Storytime is lots of fun and children actively learn by watching modeled behavior. So, jump in and have fun with us!

Cars

1/23/2019

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Story hour zoomed by this morning! â–¡â–¡â–¡ â–¡â–¡ We had a ton of fun making licenses and steering wheels to drive around the library. Of course we took a stop to visit the circulation desk! #maryebartlettlibrary #meblibnh #meblibnhphotogallery #meblibyouth #brentwoodlibrarynh #brentwoodnh #storyhour #kidscreate

A post shared by Mary E. Bartlett Library (@brentwoodbooks) on Jan 23, 2019 at 4:05pm PST

Books Shared:

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The Wheels on the Race Car
​Alexander Zane
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And the Cars Go...
​William Bee
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Literacy Tip:

Have fun with "voices" in the story.  In "And the Cars Go..." many distinct "voices" are included such as an proper Engish woman, a "cool" teenager, and excited children.  Reading each of these "parts" in different "voices" allows children to follow the story and recognize which characters are speaking, plus it's just plain fun for the listener (as well as the reader!).

Songs & Activities

1 - We sang the story, "The Wheels on the Race Car" to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus." during this storytime.
2 - We created steering wheels and driver licenses, then drove our pretend cars throughout the library, in a line behind Janice who carried a "Stop" and "Go" sign, turning it at intervals.  We took tight turns around bookcases, went "fast" and "slow," and even stopped to gas up!  

Other Fun Ideas to Try:


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Crafty Fun

1/16/2019

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Books Shared:

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Loved to Bits
Theresa Heapy
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Hungry Bunny
​Claudia Rueda
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Crafty Llama
​Mike Kerr
Other activity stories like Hungry Bunny​:
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Press Here
​Herve Tullet
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Don't Push the Button
Bill Cotter
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Tap the Magic Tree
Christie Matheson
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Literacy Tip:

New learning is built on prior knowledge.  Before reading a new book to your child, ask questions to assess their understanding of key concepts.  For example, in Crafty Llama, after introducing the title, discuss what it means to be crafty. Generate examples of crafty activities.  This way, the children have an idea of what is to come before the story starts.  

Songs & Activities

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear
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Teddy bear, teddy Bear, turn around
Teddy bear, teddy bear touch the ground
Teddy bear, teddy bear, show your shoe
Teddy bear, teddy bear, I love you!
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Teddy bear, teddy bear, reach up high
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the sky
Teddy bear, teddy bear, bend down low
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch your toes.
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Teddy bear, teddy bear, climb the stairs
Teddy bear, teddy bear, brush your hair
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn out the lights
Teddy bear, teddy bear, say "Goodnight!"
Having a special crafty area dedicated to your child's supplies can be as easy as setting up a rolling cart like the one below. For more ideas, search Pinterest for "craft organization for kids". 
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Silly Stories

1/9/2019

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Silly animal story hour this morning was a blast. Miss Janice read some super silly books and played a new game with everyone called Duck Duck Moose. Then everyone got their color matching game with animal pieces to take home! #maryebartlettlibrary #meblibnh #meblibyouth #meblibnhphotogallery #brentwoodlibrarynh #brentwoodnh #storytime #storyhour #morethanjustbooks #funtimes

A post shared by Mary E. Bartlett Library (@brentwoodbooks) on Jan 9, 2019 at 8:41am PST

Books Shared:

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Moo!
David LaRochelle
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I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
Dev Petty
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Duck, Duck, Moose!
Sudipta Bardhan - Quallen
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Literacy Tip:

Check for comprehension by asking questions about what your child sees and hears in the story.  Asking the questions in the same tone as you are reading makes this less like a lesson, and just plain fun!  An example is: "Oh, my!  What is going on here?" "Does that cow look happy?" If your child's answer makes sense, even it if is a different interpretation than yours, accept it and move on.  If you are unsure, ask follow up questions like, "Why do you think he looks happy?" You just might end up seeing something you missed.  Resist the urge to correct the answer unless it is clearly wrong and then only do so playfully, like "Hmmmm...that's an interesting way to look at it.  I thought he looked sad because he has tears in his eyes."

Games and Fun

Download the file below, print it in color (on heavy paper or cardstock, if possible, for durability), and laminate if desired.  After cutting apart the animal and food images, have your child match them to the correct color on the color board.  
color_matching_game_.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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1) Play duck, duck, moose - see the video on the second page of the Instagram post at the top of this blog post.  
2) Click on the link below to watch a YouTube video demonstrating a group of children playing the traditional game of "duck, duck, goose."  Simply change the word "goose" to "moose" to extend the fun from the book.!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0njKyC91GW4
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  • HOME
  • CATALOG
    • CATALOG TUTORIAL
  • RESOURCES
    • BOOKLIST READER
    • LIBRARY APPS >
      • UDEMY
      • LIBBY
      • HOOPLA
    • 3D PRINTING
    • MUSEUM PASSES
    • USEFUL FREE BOOK LINKS
    • TOWN LINKS
    • UNH REPOSITORY OF BRENTWOOD ANNUAL REPORTS 1851-PRESENT
  • YOUTH
    • YOUTH EVENTS
    • THE KIDS ROOM
    • THE JUNIOR ROOM
    • THE YOUNG ADULT ROOM
    • ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
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    • 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
    • STORY TIME
    • EVENTS
    • BOOK CLUBS
    • BRENTWOOD DIGITAL GALLERY
    • REVIEWS
    • ART & COLLECTION EXHIBITIONS
    • HONOR WITH BOOKS
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    • TESTIMONIALS
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