Flannelboard Rhyme: “Humpty Dumpty”
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again
The kids sometimes take turns coming to the board to help Humpty fall off the wall.
Flannelboard Game: “Little Chick, Are You Inside the (color) Egg?”
We practiced our colors and taking turns while searching for the chick.
Book: The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett
Duck is the only bird without an egg until he finds and hatches one that looks a little different.
Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
We sang this song while I prepped for our next flannelboard rhyme (thanks, grownups!).
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands
If you'r happy and you know it
And your really want to show it
If you'r happy and you know it clap your hands
(Repeat: stomp your feet, shout Hooray!, do all three)
Flannelboard Rhyme: “Five Little Eggs”
There are five little eggs
And what do we see
They’re about to crack open
“My goodness me,”
said Mother Hen.
The first egg cracks open
And what do we see
It’s a snappy little alligator
Looking at me.
The second egg cracks open
And what do we see
It’s a little purple dinosaur
Looking at me.
The third egg cracks open
And what do we see
It’s a little green turtle
Looking at me.
The fourth egg cracks open
And what do we see
It’s a pretty little bluebird
Looking at me.
The fifth egg cracks open
And what do we see
It’s a little yellow chicken
Looking at me.
“My baby!”
said the mother hen,
as happy as can be.
“Mommy!” said the chick.
“Did you meet all my sisters and brothers?”
“What!” shrieked Mother Hen,
“My goodness me.”
Book: Eggs 1, 2, 3 by Janet Halfman
We counted eggs and lifted the flaps to see what kind of animal hatched from each type of egg.
Shaker Song: “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner
Action Rhyme: “Little Birds”
Little birds, little birds, jump up and down
Little birds, little birds, don’t make a sound
Little birds, little birds, tip-toe to me
Little birds, little birds, bend your knees
Little birds, little birds, peep, peep, peep
Little birds, little birds, sleep, sleep, sleep
Little birds, little birds, fly to the leaves
Little birds, little birds, sit down please
Fingerplay: “Two Little Blackbirds”
Two little blackbirds sitting on a hill (hold out both thumbs)
One named Jack (wiggle left thumb)
And one named Jill (wiggle right thumb)
Fly away, Jack (put left hand behind back)
Fly away, Jill (put right band behind back)
Come back, Jack (bring left thumb out)
Come back, Jill (bring right thumb out)
Flannelboard: Bluebird and Nest
We briefly discussed that birds lay their eggs in a nest.
Book: Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg by Mia Posada
We mostly used the beautiful pictures in this book, especially paying attention to the different kinds of nests used by each animal.
Scarf Song: “We Wave Our Scarves Together”
(to the tune of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”)
We wave our scarves together
We wave our scarves together
We wave our scarves together
Because it’s fun to do!
Wave ‘em up high
Wave ‘em down low
Wave ‘em in the middle
Because it’s fun to do!
We throw our scarves together
We throw our scarves together
We throw our scarves together
Because it’s fun to do!
We throw ‘em up high
We throw ‘em down low
We throw ‘em in the middle
Because it’s fun to do!
Scarf Song: “Popcorn Kernels”
(to the tune of “Frere Jacques”)
Popcorn kernels, popcorn kernels (wave scarf)
In the pot, in the pot (hide scarf inside cupped hands)
Shake them, shake them, shake them (shake cupped hands)
Shake them, shake them, shake them
Til they pop! Til they pop! (throw scarf into the air)
Game: Egg-and-Spoon Race
We had a large group today, so there wasn't really room for a race. We took turns using four large novelty spoons to transport shaker eggs around the story area. Even the young toddlers were successful!
Closing Song: “The More We Get Together”
The more we get together, together, together
The more we get together, the happier we'll be
'Cause your friends are my friends
And my friends are your friends
The more we get together, the happier we'll be.
Craft, Manipulatives, Exploration:
Sensory bins: birdseed, foam eggs, egg carton segments, plastic animals
Playdough and coloring
Inspiration for today's storytime came from the lovely folks at:
Jen in the Library: Eggs, Eggs Storybox
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