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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!

Beach

7/31/2019

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Tickly Octopus
​Ruth Galloway
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To the Beach
Thomas Docherty
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Literacy Tip:

​Picture books have so much to offer!  On the first reading, the basic story is revealed.  On subsequent readings, other layers can be discovered.  In the book, On the Beach, the words tell a story, but the pictures tell an underlying story, helping children to see that careful observation can lead to predictions for the next page.  They race to see if they can find the clue before it is revealed.  This engagement is exactly what many picture books offer. Funny picture books often contain humor that is meant to entertain the adult while reading. Try paying attention to the extra layers contained in picture books – you just might find yourself hooked on picture books!!

Songs & Activities

Fingerplay

Five Little Sand Castles
(Poem by Lisa Markle Sparkles - Clipart and preschool fun)

Five little sand castles
Sitting by the shore
Whoosh! Goes a wave
And then there were four

Four little sand castles
Sitting by the sea
Splash! Goes a wave
And then there were three

Three little sand castles
By the ocean blue
Crash! Goes a wave
And then there were two

Two little sand castles
Sitting in the sun
Whoosh! Goes a wave
And then there was one

One little sand castle
Had lots of fun
Shhhh... Goes a wave
And then there were none
craft

Starfish

The children were given a cutout shape of a starfish with spaces to glue Cheerios. We finished the project with some Cheerios to eat, along with Goldfish crackers.

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Talent

7/24/2019

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The Bear and the Piano
​David Litchfield
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I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean
​Kevin Sherry
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Literacy Tip:

​Children develop topics of interest at a very young age.  Think about how many times your child has asked to repeat a story or watch a movie.  Repetition is an important learning tool! (Though, admittedly, it can be a challenge to read a book over and over and over again!)  Reading stories about talents or abilities can be a great spark for developing interests to be explored.  In storytime this week, we read a book about an artist, one that lives deep in the ocean at that!  As a follow up, we gave the children a framed piece of cardstock and asked them to be an artist.  The results were amazing and there was definitely a sense of pride in the room!  Maybe one day we’ll see your child’s work in a museum!!

Songs & Activities

Song/Fingerplay

This Little Bear
(sung to the tune of "This Old Man")

This little bear, he played 1, he played knick knack on his drum
With a knick knack, paddy whack, sing a bear a song
This little bear danced all the way home.

This little bear, he played 2, he played jingle bells on his shoe
With a jingle jingle here, and a jingle jingle there
This little bear jingled all the way home.​

This little bear, he played 3, he played shaker eggs on his knee
With a shake shake here, and a shake shake there
This little bear shook all the way home.​

This little bear, he played 4, he played sticks upon the floor
With a tap tap here, and a tap tap there
This little bear tapped all the way home.​
Song/Fingerplay

If Your Clothes
(sung to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It")


If your clothes have any red, any red
If your clothes have any red, any red
If your clothes have any red, go ahead and bob your head
If your clothes have any red, any red

If your clothes have any green, any green
If your clothes have any green, any green
If your clothes have any green, go and jump on a trampoline
If your clothes have any green, any green
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If your clothes have any yellow, any yellow
If your clothes have any yellow, any yellow
If your clothes have any yellow, jiggle like a bowl of jell-o
If your clothes have any yellow, any yellow

If your clothes have any blue, any blue
​If your clothes have any blue, any blue
If your clothes have any blue, show us how much you grew
​If your clothes have any blue, any blue
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If your clothes have any purple, any purple
If your clothes have any purple, any purple
If your clothes have any purple, snap your arms just like a turtle
If your clothes have any purple, any purple

If your clothes have any black, any black
If your clothes have any black, any black
If your clothes have any black, put your blocks into a stack
If your clothes have any black, any black

If your clothes have any white, any white
​If your clothes have any white, any white
​If your clothes have any white, go ahead and start your flight
​If your clothes have any white, any white
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Collage Art

The children were given a piece of cardstock with a framed outline.  A variety of materials were provided along with glue sticks.  The children were encouraged to create their own masterpieces and photos were taken of each child with a mustache prop just like the octopus in our story, I'm The Best Artist in the Ocean!  

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Science

7/17/2019

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What To Do With A Box
Jane Yolen
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What Do You Do With An Idea?
​Kobi Yamada
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Literacy Tip:

​Young children are naturally curious which makes this the perfect time to introduce science!  Children learn cause and effect, that important things can be learned from making mistakes, and that the world around them is always reacting.  Perhaps most importantly, they learn that science is fun!  It builds curiosity and brings new levels of understanding and connection building to their world. At this time in your child’s life, it is less important to explain what is happening and more important to let him/her discover and ask questions. More now than ever before, publishers are putting out great books with science concepts for the youngest of children.  Paired with a simple experiment or two, these resources are invaluable.  Be sure to check out the science section of our library for ideas.

Songs & Activities

Activity

Science Experiments

#1 Lemon Reaction
1. Cut a lemon in half
2. Loosen up the pulp in each section of the lemon
3. Add a few drops of liquid food coloring into each section (try using different colors in each)
4. Spoon a small amount of dish detergent over the lemon
5. Sprinkle baking soda over the detergent
6. Poke at the lemon pulp again and watch what happens

#2 Volcano 
1. Fill a tall container with vegetable oil (about 3/4 to the top)
2. Add about an inch of water
3. Drop liquid food coloring, a drop at a time until you have about 20 drops
4. Drop in 2 Alka Seltzer tablets and watch what happens

#3 Skittles Magic
1. Create a pattern with Skittles candy around the rim of a plate
2. Fill the base of the plate with water, covering the Skittles
3. Watch the magic happen
​4. See what happens when you try different patterns and layouts

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Ideas & Inventions

7/10/2019

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Going Places
​Peter & Paul Reynolds
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It's Only Stanley
Jon Agee
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Literacy Tip:

Books like the ones we focused on this week are great because they provide a starting place for creative thought.  Just like the children in the book, Going Places, your child might enjoy making something new from recycled materials you have around your house.  Encourage your child to talk about the process and the end result to establish purpose and invention.  This is also a great time to talk about how mistakes can turn into opportunities for something new.  For a challenge, give your child a problem to solve. Google "invention challenges for children" for some ideas. See below for invention kit/tinkering kit ideas on Pinterest.

Songs & Activities

Song/Fingerplay

Johnny Works With One Hammer

(use fist as hammer on 1 leg)
Johnny works with 1 hammer, 1 hammer, 1 hammer, 
Johnny works with 1 hammer, then he works with 2.

 (use 2 fists on 2 legs)

Johnny works with 2 hammers, 2 hammers, 2 hammers,
Johnny works with 2 hammers, then he works with 3.

(use 2 fists on 2 legs & tap 1 foot)

Johnny works with 3 hammers, 3 hammers, 3 hammers, 
Johnny works with 3 hammers, then he works with 4.

 (use 2 fists on 2 legs & tap 2 feet)

​Johnny works with 4 hammers, 4 hammers, 4 hammers,
Johnny works with 4 hammers, then he works with 5.

(use 2 fists on 2 legs, tap 2 feet, and nod head)

Johnny works with 5 hammers, 5 hammers, 5 hammers,
Johnny works with 5 hammers, then he goes to sleep!

(pretend to go to sleep)
Activity

We provided cardboard bases cut into various "shapes" and recycled materials like bottle caps, straws, and buttons.  The children were encouraged to create their own invention using the materials provided, and then the adults created nameplates for the invention.  The children were encouraged to name their creations.

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    Hello friends,
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    Hello friends,
    It's time to say hello.
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    Goodbye friends,
    Goodbye friends
    ​Goodbye friends,
    It's time to say goodbye

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