Down on the Farm!


For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" questions and open-ended questions during storytime because it helps develop narrative skills. Narrative skills = Comprehension


September's Opening Activity: "Tap Your Toe and Follow Me" Come and Make a Circle

Storytime Books


Music CDs: "All Around the Kitchen" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Grandpa's Farm" Cathy and Marcy Collection for Kids: and "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That?

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ABC Storytime

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music during storytime because it's FUN and:
encourages creativity; improves coordination, improves concentration; and literally makes brains grow!
Article: Singing as a Teaching Tool

Storytime Books
Alphabet Under Construction
A is for Amos
My "B" Sound Box
Cat's Colors

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Alphabet Song" Children's Favorite Songs Vol. 3; "Alphabet Medley" Sharon, Lois, & Bram ABCs; and "Marching Around the Alphabet" One Little Sound
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Swimming!


For 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



Storytime Books:



Music CDs: "Beach Ball Baby" Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Funsies 1, "Alle Meine Entlein (All My Little Ducklings)" Wee Sing Around the World, and "Swimming Song" Tony Chestnut and Fun Time Action Songs.
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