Parents & Caregivers:Reading to children is especially important in building a larger vocabulary because children hear more new words when you read books.
Reading + Talking = Vocabulary
Article: Words for All Seasons
Preschool Storytime Books
Cleo in the Snow
Snowy Day
Thanks to the Animals
Frosty's New Friends
Rhymes and Songs
Bathtime
For Parents and Caregivers: We use music during storytimes because it's FUN and:
Storytime Books:
Harry the Dirty Dog
My Blue Boat
Big Red Tub
Bath Time
Beasty Bath
Rhymes
Music: "This Is the Way We Take a Bath" Wee Sing for Baby; "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays
- Encourages creativity
- Improves coordination
- Improves concentration
- Literally makes brains grow!
Storytime Books:
Harry the Dirty Dog
My Blue Boat
Big Red Tub
Bath Time
Beasty Bath
Rhymes
Music: "This Is the Way We Take a Bath" Wee Sing for Baby; "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays
What Are You Wearing?
For Parents and Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development!
Article & Slide Show: Print Motivation
Storytime Books:
No Dogs Here!
Whose Shoe?
You'll Soon Grow Into Them, Titch
I Need Glasses
Rhymes
Music CDs: "Your Shoes, My Shoes" Your Shoes, My Shoes
"Baby's Clothes" Wee Sing for Baby
Article & Slide Show: Print Motivation
Storytime Books:
No Dogs Here!
Whose Shoe?
You'll Soon Grow Into Them, Titch
I Need Glasses
Rhymes
Music CDs: "Your Shoes, My Shoes" Your Shoes, My Shoes
"Baby's Clothes" Wee Sing for Baby
Get a Move On!
For Parents & Caregivers: Being comfortable with printed language helps children feel comfortable with books and understand that print is useful. Reading to your child everyday develops print awareness!
Article: “Print Awareness: An Introduction”
Storytime Books:
Little Yoga
From Head to Toe
Wave Goodbye
If You’re Happy and You Know It: Jungle Edition
Someone Says
Don’t Laugh, Joe!
Rhymes
Music CDs:
“Reach for the Sky” and “Walking, Walking” Wee Sing Children’s Songs and Fingerplays
“Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?” Dance Party
“Freeze” Kids in Motion
Article: “Print Awareness: An Introduction”
Storytime Books:
Little Yoga
From Head to Toe
Wave Goodbye
If You’re Happy and You Know It: Jungle Edition
Someone Says
Don’t Laugh, Joe!
Rhymes
Music CDs:
“Reach for the Sky” and “Walking, Walking” Wee Sing Children’s Songs and Fingerplays
“Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?” Dance Party
“Freeze” Kids in Motion
Polar Animals!
For Parents and Caregivers:
Learning words begins at birth. Most children start school knowing between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Storytime provides opportunities for hearing and learning more words!
Article: "Seven Ways for Children to Be Smart"
Preschool Storytime Books:
Polar Bear Night
Bear Play
Tacky the Penguin
No Bath for Boris
Puffins Climb, Penguins Rhyme
Rhymes
Music CD: "Doing the Penguin" Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs
Learning words begins at birth. Most children start school knowing between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Storytime provides opportunities for hearing and learning more words!
Article: "Seven Ways for Children to Be Smart"
Preschool Storytime Books:
Polar Bear Night
Bear Play
Tacky the Penguin
No Bath for Boris
Puffins Climb, Penguins Rhyme
Rhymes
Music CD: "Doing the Penguin" Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs
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