(to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re ready for a story, take a seat
If you’re ready for a story, take a seat
Clap your hands and stomp your feet
Make your hands all nice and neat
If you’re ready for a story, take a seat
Opening Song: “Clap and Sing Hello”
(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)
We clap and sing hello
We clap and sing hello
With our friends at storytime
We clap and sing hello
(Repeat with wave and stomp.)
Introduction: We briefly discussed that C is the third letter in the alphabet and brainstormed some words that start with C. Then we sang the ABC song.
What's in the Mail? : I told the kids that I had stopped by the mailbox on the way to storytime and that we had some special mail.
Inside the first envelope was a picture of a cat. I wonder why there is a cat in our mail?
Inside the second envelope was a picture of a cow. Hmmm....
Inside the third envelope was a picture of some cookies. Interesting...
Inside the fourth envelope was the letter C! That's right, all of these things start with the letter C!
Book: Cat Secrets by Jef Czekaj
Flannelboard Action Rhyme: "Five Little Kittens"
Five little kittens tucked in so tight (wrap arms around self)
Sleeping so soundly all through the night (pretend to be sleeping)
But, when Mama cat says “Wake up right now…" (shake finger)
Up jumps a kitten with a big “Meow!” (put hands in the air)
(repeat, counting down; remove one blanket after each verse, revealing a kitten)
The last kitten to come out from under his blanket is a surprise visitor, Pete the Cat!
Folder Story: "Scat the Cat" (Words; Pattern and Directions)
Rhyme Cube - We roll the cube to help choose our rhymes. This time we did "I'm a Little Teapot" and "Humpty Dumpty."
"I'm a Little Teapot"
I'm a little teapot, short and stout
Here is my handle
Here is my spout
When I get all steamed up, hear my shout
Just tip me over and pour me out
"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.
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”
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)
Action Rhyme: “This Little Cow” (standing)
This little cow stomps hay (stomp feet)
This little cow dances round (turn in a circle)
This little cow runs away (run in place)
This little cow does nothing but lay (hands by face as if sleeping)
And sleep all day...MOO!! (jump to scare them)
Flannelboard Rhyme: “Five Sugar Cookies”
Five sugar cookies with frosting galore,
Mama ate one, and now there are four
Four sugar cookies—two and two, you see?
Daddy ate one, and now there are three
Three sugar cookies, and before I knew
Sister ate one, and now there are two
Two sugar cookies—oh what fun!
Brother ate one, and now there is one
One sugar cookie, I’ll grab it and run
When I eat it, there will be none!
Shaker Song: “Egg Shakers Up”
Egg shakers up, (shakers above head)
And egg shakers down, (shakers on the floor)
Egg shakers dancing all around the town. (move shakers back and forth)
Dance them on your shoulders
Dance them on your head
Dance them on your knee
And tuck them into bed (fold shaker inside hands, under head)
Shaker Song: “C is for Cookie” by Sesame Street (from recording)
Closing Rhyme: “Tickle the Clouds”
Tickle the clouds
Tickle your toes
Turn around
Tickle your nose
Reach down low
Reach up high
The stories are over,
Wave goodbye
Craft, Manipulatives, Exploration:
Flannelboard
Playdough
This storytime was inspired by the lovely folks at:
Library Village - letter of the week mail
Recipes for Reading - "Five Little Kittens" featuring Pete the Cat
