Bedtime

For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" questions and open-ended questions during storytime because it helps develop narrative skills.
Article: April Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books
The Noisy Way to Bed
Time for Bed
Star Shapes
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party; "Wimoweh" Whaddaya Think of That?

Bedtime Storytime Booklist

Quack! Quack!

For Parents & Caregivers: Being able to hear the beginning and ending sounds that make up words will help children sound out words when they begin to read. Most children who can "play with sounds" have an easier time learning to read.

Article: Ten Tips for Parents of Young Children

Storytime Books

Mommy Is that You?

Across the Stream

Quacky Duck

Watch William Walk

Rhymes

Duck Storytime Booklist

Frogs & Turtles

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music durng storytime because it is FUN and encourages creativity; improves coordination; and improves concentration!

Article: Learning with Music

Storytime Books

Turtle Splash

Tuesday

Toad

Hop Jump

Rhymes

Music CD: "Five Fast Fishes" ABC Sing-Along Flip Chart & CD; "Hoppy to Be a Frog" Hop Like a Bunny, Waddle Like a Duck; and "Freeze" Kids in Motion

Frog Storytime Book List

Sickness & Health

For Parents & Caregivers: Reading to children is especially important in building a larger vocabulary because children hear more new words when you read books.
Article: March Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books
How to Heal a Broken Wing
"Get Well Soon" Book: Good Wishes for Bad Times
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys Jumping on the Bed" Dance Party and "Body Rock" Kids in Motion

Sickness Storytime Booklist