Ashburn Preschool Storytimes

Just Being Silly

2010-03-19T13:38:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development!
Article: Humor as a Key to Child Development

Storytime Books
On Top of Spaghetti
Tiki Tiki Tembo
Pigs Ahoy!
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!
The Problem with Chickens
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Over the Deep Blue Sea" Come and Make a Circle and "Chicken Dance" Dance Along.

Silly Storytime Booklist

Ducks

2010-03-13T11:36:00.000-08:00

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 (click on video clip)

Storytime Books
Danny's Duck
All Night Near the Water
Across the Stream
Quacky Duck
Mommy Is That You?
Duck! Rabbit!
Have You Seen My Duckling?
Whose Chick Are You?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Six Little Ducks" and "Little White Duck" Six Little Ducks, and "Alle meine Entchen -- All My Little Ducklings" Favorite Traditinal German Songs.

Duck Storytime Booklist

Bathtime!

2010-02-26T13:16:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games, sing songs, and say words with the sounds left out. Example: BAT - the "buh" sound = at
Article: March Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Storytime Books
Harry the Dirty Dog
Big Red Tub
Pet Wash
What Next, Baby Bear?
To Bathe a Boa
Is It Time?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "This Is the Way You Take a Bath" Wee Sing for Baby; "Everybody Wash" Sesame Street Splish Splash and "If You Don't Take a Bath" Wave Your Hands

Bath Storytime Booklist

Sniffles, Sneezes and Get Well Wishes

2010-02-21T13:45:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills, listening and following directions, are developed during storytimes.
Article: Getting Your Child Ready to Read

Storytime Books
Next Please
I Wish I Was Sick, Too!
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Get Well Soon Book
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party and "Body Rock" Kids in Motion.

Storytime Booklist

Go! Go! Go!

2010-02-16T13:05:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages: 1. the names of letters, 2. recognize the shapes of different letters, and 3. match the letters with their sounds.
Article: Alphabet Learning Activities

Storytime Books
Frieght Train
Duck on a Bike
Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud
The Bus for Us
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
The Big Trip
The Little Engine That Could

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Stomp and Clap" Physical Ed; "The Train" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; "Walk & Stop" & "Zoom-e-Oh" Away We Go "Riding in the Buggy/Tideo" Sing A to Z

Transportation Storytime Booklist

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? You know your child best! Children learn by doing things and they love doing things with you. Take every opportunity you have to read, talk, and play with your child.

Article: February Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books

Rhymes

Music CD: "Skidamarink" Wiggleworms We Love You

Valentine Storytime Booklist

Black History Month

2010-02-04T07:44:00.000-08:00

Special celebration of African-American heritage and families!

Storytime Books
Storytelling: Anansi tale, "The King's Drum"
My People
Feast for Ten
Our Children Can Soar

Music CDs: "Che Che Kule" & "John the Rabbit" Come and Make a Circle; "Shortin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2 and "Do What the Spirit Say Do" Experience 101.

African-American Character Storytime Booklist

Forest Friends

2010-02-04T07:25:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. Make book-sharing time a special time for closeness for you and your child.
Article: Creating a Reading Environment at Home

Storytime Books
The Wild Woods
Sally Goes to the Mountains
Counting on the Woods
In the Snow

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Anilae\Chipmunk" Wee Sing Around the World; "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain" Whaddaya Think of That?; "Baby Bird" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays and "Skunk" Stories with a Twist

Put on Your Dancing Shoes

2010-01-22T11:37:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes, and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Article: Learning with Music

Storytime Books
Kitchen Dance
Dancin' in the Kitchen
Twist with a Burger, Jitter with a Bug
Chicken Dance
Do Donkeys Dance?

Rhyme:
(twist) Oliver Twist, Twist, Twist can't do this, this, this.
(do actions as indicated)
Touch his hair, hair, hair
Touch his toes, toes, toes,
Touch his back, back, back
Touch his nose, nose, nose
(twist) Oliver Twist, Twist, Twist can't do this, this, this.
BUT YOU CAN!

"Dancing" Music: "All Around the Kitchen" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?" Dance Party; and "Chicken Dance" Dance Along

Movement Storytime Booklist

Let's Eat!

2010-01-21T07:21:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" questions during storytime beacause it helps build narrative skills. Narrative skills = Comprehension
Article: Dialogic Reading

Storytime Books
Don't Forget the Bacon
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco
On Top of Spaghetti

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Peanut Butter and Jelly" Cathy and Marcy Collection; "Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco" Whaddaya Think of That?; and "On Top of Spaghetti" Six Little Ducks.

Food Storytime Booklist

Polar Friends!

2010-01-14T07:11:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music during storytimes because it's fun and: 1. encourages creativity 2. improves coordination 3. improves concentration 4. literally makes brains grow!
Article: Singing as a Teaching Tool

Storytime Books
My Little Polar Bear
Tacky the Penguin
Bear Play
Puffins Climb, Penguins Rhyme

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Doing the Penguin" Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs; "On an Island" ABC Sing-Along Flip Chart; and "Penguin Polka" Hop Like a Bunny, Waddle Like a Duck

Winter Animals Booklist

Families

2010-01-05T17:26:00.000-08:00

For Parents and 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: Say It Slow/Say It Fast Game

Storytime Books
Families
Grandmother and I
Bumpety Bump
Ten, Nine, Eight
I Go with My Family to Grandma's
Me and My Brother
Me and My Sister

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Grandpa's Farm" Cathy & Marcy Collection for Kids; "Skid-a-Marink" Wiggleworms Love You; and "Gert's Grandpa Gregory" ABC Sing Along Flip Chart

Family Booklist

Playtime!

2009-12-27T12:21:00.000-08:00

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: Everyday Literacy - Vocabulary Building

Storytime Books
I'm a Tiger, Too!
I'll Play with You
Chili, Chili, Chin, Chin
Baby Goes Beep
Follow Carl!
Someone Says

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Put Your Hands Up in the Air" Learning Basic Skills through Music: "Tingalayo" Wee Sing Around the World; and "Stop and Go" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound.

Play Booklist

Sweet Treats!

2009-12-26T10:44:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.
Article: 20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading

Storytime Books
Gingerbread Man
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
Big Block of Chocolate
Cake that Mack Ate
Where is the Apple Pie?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Shortnin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2 and "No More Pie" Adventures in Rhythm

Cookies & Sweets Booklist

I am Special!

2009-12-14T17:20:00.000-08:00

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: Reading Aloud to Your Children: The Loving, Personal Gift

Storytime Books
Hands Can
Here Are My Hands
Baghead
Leo the Latebloomer
To Be a Kid
When I Was Little

Music CDs: "Clap Your Hands" and "Jim Along Josie" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?" Dance Party; and "Head & Shoulders" Wee Sing Childrens Songs and Fingerplays.

Rhymes

Self Concept Booklist

Hats!

2009-12-09T17:30:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Learning words begins at birth. Most children start school knowing between 3,000 and 5, 000 words. Storytime provides opportuities for hearing and learning more words!
Article: Kindergarten Readiness

Storytime Books
Happy Birthday, Moon
Silly Little Goose
Who Took the Farmer's Hat?
Whose Hat?
The Magic Hat

Hats Booklist

Fun Furballs!

2009-12-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming and word games.
Article: Say It Slow/Say It Fast Game

Storytime Books
While We Were Out
One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
Busy Little Mouse

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Little Peter Rabbit"; "Round the Garden"; and "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Fun Furballs Booklist

Opposites

2009-11-13T10:32:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills -- listening and following directions -- are developed during storytimes.
Article: November Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Storytime Books
What's Opposite?
Too Big, Too Small, Just Right
Don't Laugh, Joe
Where Is the Green Sheep?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Freeze" Kids in Motion; "Stop and Go" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound and "Now Tall, Now Small" & "Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Opposite Storytime Booklist

What's Inside an Egg?

2009-11-09T13:40:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? You know your child best. Children learn best by doing things -- and they love doing things with you! Take every opportunity to talk, read, and play with your child.
Article: Converstations that Count

Storytime Books
Danny's Duck
Tweedle-Dee-Dee
Guess What's Growing Inside This Egg
Better Move on Frog

Rhymes

Music CDs: "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That? and "Baby Bird" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Egg Storytime Booklist

Sleepy Nights!

2009-11-01T12:39:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. Make book-sharing time a special time of closeness for you and your child.
Article: Choosing Books for Young Children

Storytime Books
The Noisy Way to Bed
Asleep, Asleep
There's an Alligator Under My Bed
Time for Bed

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party; "Good Night" "Sleep, Baby, Sleep" Twinkle, Twinkle" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "Wimoweh" Whaddaya Think of That?

Bedtime Stories Booklist

Trick or Treat!

2009-10-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Article: When Children Imitate Superheroes

Storytime Books
Moonlight
Pumpkin Heads
Boo! to a Goose
Brooms Are for Flying

Rhymes

Music CD: "Creeping, Creeping," "Orange Pumpkins," "Old Farmer Dan," and "Halloween Is Almost Here" Wee Sing for Halloween

Halloween/Not-Too-Scary Booklist

Let's Get Dressed!

2009-10-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" questions and open-ended questions during storytime because it helps develop narrative skills.
Article: Picture Book Reading and Dialogic Reading

Storytime Books
No Dogs Here!
Whose Shoe?
You'll Soon Grow Into Them
Cromwell's Glasses

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Your Shoes, My Shoes" Your Shoes, My Shoes; "Baby's Clothes" Wee Sing for Baby; and "These Are My Glasses" Whaddaya Think of That?

Clothing Storytime Booklist

Whooo! & Cheeeep!

2009-10-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

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
Good Night, Owl
Owl Babies
Owl Lake
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Mole and Baby Bird

Rhymes

Music CD: "Good Night," "Sleep, Baby, Sleep," "Three Blue Pigeons," and "Baby Birdie" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Owls & Birds Storytime Booklist

Fire Prevention Week Oct 4 - 10, 2009

2009-10-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Planning and practicing a home fire escape plan is a smart thing to do. Read the article below to learn more about fire safety and prevention.
Article: Fire Safety Tips

Storytime Books
The Night Fire
Hotshots
Dot the Firedog
"Fire! Fire," said Mrs. McGuire
Fire Engine Man

Rhymes

Fire Safety Booklist

Dogs!

2009-09-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

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!
Paws to Read program

Storytime Books
Harry the Dirty Dog
Pudgy, A Puppy to Love
Bark, George!
Dog Breath

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Bingo" Wiggleworms Love You; "Wags" Dance Party; and "Roy's Dog Rover" ABC Sing-Along Flip Chart

Dog Booklist

What Falls in the Fall?

2009-09-18T07:35:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.
Article: Choosing Good Books

Storytelling: The Great, Big, Huge, Tremendous, Gigantic Pumpkin

Storytime Books
Apple Farmer Annie
Oliver Finds His Way
Nuts to you

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Orange Pumpkins" Wee Sing for Halloween; "What Falls in the Fall?" Whaddaya Think of That:?; and "Anilae/Chipmunk, Chipmunk" Wee Sing Around the World

Autumn Booklist

Pigs!

2009-09-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

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: Activities to Increase Print Awareness

Storytime Books
Pigs in the Mud
The Big Trip
Suddenly
Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore

Rhymes

Music CD: "Pigs in the Parlor" American Folk, Game, and Acitivity Songs for Children

Pig Booklist

The Land Down Under

2009-09-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

For Parents & 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: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books
Polly Hopper's Pouch
Diary of a Wombat
One Wooly Wombat
The Old Man Who Loved to Sing
Big Rain Coming

Rhymes

Music CD: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party

Australia Storytime Booklist

Going to the Zoo!

2009-09-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games and sing songs -- each syllable equals a note!

Article: Language of Literacy

Storytime Books

Two at the Zoo

From Head to Toe

Monkey and Me

Smile If You're Human

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Animal Action" Kids in Motion; "Tingalayo" Wee Sing Around the World; and "Gorilla Rap" Hop Like a Bunny, Waddle Like a Duck.

Zoo Storytime Booklist

2009-08-19T16:37:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills -- listening & following directions -- are developed during storytimes.
Article: Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Storytime Books
Dancin' in the Kitchen
Play, Mozart, Play
One Windy Wednesday
Cat Goes Fiddle-i-Fee

Rhymes

Music CDs: "All Around the Kitchen" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Boogie to the Beat" Boogie to the Beat; "Down at Grandpa's Farm" Sing A to Z; and "Stop and Go" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound.

Music Storytime Booklist

Alphabet

2009-08-11T15:05:00.001-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages: 1. the names of the letters; 2. recognize the shapes of different letters; and 3. match the letters with their sounds.
Article: Letter Sounds for Letter Day

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

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Marching Around the Alphabet" One Little Sound; "Alphabet Medley" Sing A to Z; "Alphabet Song" & "Baby Birdie" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "A is for Alice" & "Bubba's Best Buddy" ABC Sing-Along Flip Chart.

Alphabet Booklist

Wild Animals

2009-08-06T10:45:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? You know your child best. Children learn by doing things and they love doing things with you. Take every opportunity to read, talk, and play with your child!
Article: Self-Esteem and Young Children: You Are the Key

Storytime Books
Panda Bear, Panda Bear
Splash!
When the Elephant Walks
Little Elephant
Stripe
My Friend, Gorilla

Music CDs: "Elephant Walk" & "Gorilla Rap" Hop Like a Bunny, Waddle Like a Duck and "Wimoweh" Whaddaya Think of That?

Rhymes

Booklist

Under the Sea

2009-07-23T17:03:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! Make book-sharing time a special time for closeness for you and your child.
Article: Literacy Milestones from Birth to Age Six

Storytime Books
Turtle in the Sea
Hello, Ocean
Swimming with Dolphins
Somewhere in the Ocean
Fish Wish
Only Joking Laughed the Lobster

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Fishes" Wee Sing Childrens' Songs and Fingerplays and "Five Fast Fishes" & "Octopus" ABC Sing-Along and Flip Chart

Ocean Life Booklist

Vacation and Travel

2009-07-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Cargivers: Silly songs, rhymes and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.

Article: Singing as a Teaching Tool

Storytime Books

Mr. Grumpy's Outing

Our Puppy's Vacation

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

Rooster's Off to See the World

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Stomp and Clap" Physical Ed; "Over the Deep Blue Sea" Come and Make a Circle; "Chicken Dance" Dance Along; and "An Austrian Went Yodeling" Stories with a Twist.

Vacation/Travel Book List

Cats

2009-07-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" quesions and open-ended questions during story time because it helps develop narrative skills.
Article: Dialogic Reading

Story Time Books
Kat Kong
Cat's Colors
All for Pie, Pie for All
The Cat Barked
Cool Cat, Hot Dog
I Like Cats
If You See a Kitten

Rhymes

Music CD: "The Cat Came Back" Whaddaya Think of That

Cats Book List

Fabulous Folktales

2009-07-02T10:19:00.000-07:00

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: Activities to Increase Print Awareness and Phonological Awareness

Story Time Books
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Tortoise and the Hare
Little Red Hen

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Walking, Walking" , "Little Peter Rabbit" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays and "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That?

Folktale Book List

Come, Sail Away!

2009-06-26T11:27:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music during story time because it's FUN and encourages creativity; improves coordination; and literally makes brains grow!

Article: Getting Ready to Read--July Activities

Story Time Books

Come Away from the Water, Shirley

In 1492

Rhymes

Music CD: "Over the Deep Blue Sea" Come and Make a Circle

Boats Book List

Swimming!

2009-06-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

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!

Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books

Stella the Star of the Sea

The Puddle

Have You Seen My Duckling?

Little White Duck

Froggy Learns to Swim

Swim

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Beach Ball Baby" Hunk-Ta-Bunk- Ta-Funsies 1; "Little White Duck" Little White Duck; "Alle Meine Entlein (All My Little Ducklings): Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays and "Swimming Song" Tony Chestnut and Fun Time Action Songs.

Swimming Book List

Happy Fathers' Day!

2009-06-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.

Article: FRED -- Fathers Reading Every Day

Story Time Books

Dad's Dinosaur Day

Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek

The Father Who Had 10 Children

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Dance to Your Daddy" Wee Sing for Baby; "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt", "Skidamarinkadink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "Jim Along Josie" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children.

Fathers Booklist

Our Colorful World!

2009-06-11T15:49:00.000-07:00

Article: Simple Things Families Can Do to Help Their Child Become a Reader

Story Time Books

Red Is a Dragon

Color: A Poem

White is for Blueberry

Growing Colors

My Many Colored Days

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Baby's Wearing a Red Hat" Wee Sing for Baby; "Little Green Frog" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "Colors" Learning Basic Skills Through Music.

Color Book List

Eric Carle

2009-06-03T11:54:00.001-07:00

For Parents & 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: Summer Reading Guide

Storytime Books
The Secret Birthday Message
Little Cloud
1-2-3 to the Zoo
From Head to Toe

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party, "Bean Bag Boogie" Kids in Motion, "Roy's Dog Rover" ABC Sing Along

Picnic Fun!

2009-05-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words.
Article: Activities to Increase Print Awareness and Phonological Awareness

Storytime Books
The Picnic
Picnic Farm
The Stray Dog
Jamberry

Music CD: "Ants Go Marching" Barney's Greatest Hits: The Early Years.

Rhymes

Picnic Booklist

Teddy Bears!

2009-05-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes, and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Article: Literacy Tips

Storytime Books
When the Teddy Bears Came
Where's My Teddy?
If You Love a Bear
Golden Bear

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" Five Little Monkeys and "Bear Went Over the Mountain" Six Little Ducks

Bear Booklist

Wild West

2009-05-14T07:28:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages:

1. the names of letters

2. recognize the shapes of different letters

3. match the letters with their sounds

Article: Getting Ready to Read

Storytime Books

Giddy Up, Cowgirl

I Want to Be a Cowgirl

With the Wind

One Horse Waiting for Me

The Old Chisholm Trail

Rhymes

Music CDs: "T-E-X-A-S" Happy Trails and "Deep in the Heart of Texas" Best of Children's Favorites.

Booklist

Happy Mothers' Day!

2009-05-03T11:49:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills-- listening and following directions -- are developed during storytimes.

Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books

Ask Mr. Bear

I Love My Mommy

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

This Quiet Lady

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Gifts for Mommy" Toddlers on Parade; "Shortnin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2; "All My Little Ducklings" Wee Sing Around the World; and "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Mothers' Day Booklist

Bugs!

2009-04-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? Children learn best by doing things and they love doing things with you! Take every opportunity you have to read, talk and play with your child.

Article: Science and Literacy

Storytime Books

Gotcha!

In the Tall, Tall Grass

I Love Bugs!

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Went the Bumblebee

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Shoo Fly" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Little Flea" Wee Sing for Baby; and "Doodle Bugs" Whaddaya Think of That?

Insect Storytime Booklist

Happy Spring!

2009-04-21T12:22:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! Make book-sharing time a special time for closeness for you and your child.
Article: Reap the Rewards of Gardening with Children

Storytime Books
The Happy Day
Spring Song
Spring Things
This Little Chick

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Mr. Sun" Six Little Ducks; "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That?

Spring Storytime Booklist

Bedtime

2009-03-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-24T12:04:00.000-07:00

Article: Ten Tips for Parents of Young Children

Storytime Books

Rhymes

Duck Storytime Booklist

Frogs & Turtles

2009-03-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

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

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

2009-03-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

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

Royalty

2009-02-25T10:44:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.

Article: Seven Ways for Children to Be Smart

Storytime Books

The Little Rooster and the Diamond Button

The Bravest Knight

Into the Castle

The Lion and the Mouse

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Games Monsters Play" Elmo Says. Boo! and "Wimoweh" Whaddayah Think of That?

Royalty Booklist

Dinosuars

2009-02-17T13:48:00.000-08:00

Article: Kindergarten Readiness Skill Development

Storytime Books

If the Dinosaurs Came Back

Dad's Dinosaur Day

Ten Terrible Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Roar

Rhymes

Music CDs: "We Are the Dinosaurs" Whaddaya Think of That? and "Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur" Diamonds and Dragons.

Dinosaur Storytime Booklist

XXXOOO!

2009-02-09T14:09:00.000-08:00

For Parents & 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: Three- and Four-Year-Old Accomplishments

Storytime Books
The Secret
A Hug for You
The Cuddle Book
Secret Valentine

Rhymes

Music CD: "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Valentine Storytime Booklist

Polar Animals

2009-02-03T12:48:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games and sing songs -- each syllable is a musical note.

Article: Getting Ready to Read

Storytime Books

Polar Bear Night

Tacky the Penguin

Bear Play

Puffins Climb, Penguins Rhyme

Rhymes

Music CD: "Doing the Penguin" Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs

Booklist

Get Moving!

2009-01-28T15:06:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Article: The Value of School Recess and Outdoor Play

Storytime Books:
From Head to Toe
Do Donkeys Dance?
Someone Says
Wiggle

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

Booklist

Wild Animals!

2009-01-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

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: Match My Sounds

Storytime Books
Panda Bear, Panda Bear
When the Elephant Walks
Yikes!
My Friend Gorilla

Rhymes

Music CD: "Wimoweh" Whaddaya Think of That?

Jungle Animal Book List

Ahoy There!

2009-01-14T16:28:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages: 1. the names of letters 2. recognize the shapes of different letters 3. match the letters with their sounds.
Article: Learning Through Water Play

Storytime Books
In 1492
I Love Boats
Sail Away
Come Away from the Water, Shirley

Rhymes

Music CD: "Over the Deep Blue Sea" Come and Make a Circle

Boats Storytime Booklist

Bathtime

2009-01-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills -- listening and following directions -- are developed during storytimes.
Article: Raising a Reader

Storytime Books
Harry the Dirty Dog
No Bath for Boris
Bathtime
What Next, Baby Bear?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "This Is the Way We Take a Bath" Wee Sing for Baby; "If You Don't Take a Bath" Wave Your Hands; and "Everybody Wash" Splish Splash Bathtime Fun

Bathtime Storytime Booklist

Sweet Treats!

2008-12-31T12:47:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. Make book-sharing time a special time of closeness for you and your child.

Article: Healthy Eating from the Start: Nutrition Education for Young Children

Storytime Books

The Gingerbread Man

The Big Block of Chocolate

The Cake That Mack Ate

Where Is the Apple Pie?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Shortin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2 and "No More Pie" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound

Storytime Booklist

Play!

2008-12-17T13:26:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? Children learn best by doing and they love doing things with you! Take every opportunity you have to read, talk, and play with your child.
Article: Tips for Holiday Toy Choosing

Storytime Books
Someone Says
The Baby Goes Beep
Chili, Chili, Chin, Chin
I'll Play with You

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Stop and Go" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound; "Put Your Hands Up in the Air" Learning Basic Skills Through Music ; "Tingalayo" Wee Sing Around the World.

Storytime Booklist

Owls & Birds

2008-12-10T13:28:00.000-08:00

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.

Article: Letter Day Activities

Warm-Up: "Body Rock" Kids in Motion

Storytime Books

Good Night, Owl

Owl Lake

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

Mole and the Baby Bird

Rhymes

Owl & Birds Storytime Booklist

Fun Furballs!

2008-12-03T15:44:00.000-08:00

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

Storytime Books
While We Were Out
One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough
10 Minutes till Bedtime
Busy Little Mouse

Rhymes

Music CD: "Little Peter Rabbit", "Round & Round the Garden" and "Hickory Dickory Dock" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Fun Furballs Booklist

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-24T13:34:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music during storytime because it's FUN! Music also encourages creativity, improves coordination, improves concentration, and literally makes brains grow.

Article: Singing As a Teaching Tool

Storytime Books

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Turkey (aka: Chicken) Dance" Dance Along and "Over the River" The Green Grass Grew All Around.

Thanksgiving Storytime Booklist

Teddy Bears

2008-11-19T11:42:00.000-08:00

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

Article: Vocabulary Activities

Storytime Books

When the Teddy Bears Came

Where's My Teddy?

If You Love a Bear

Golden Bear

Rhymes

Music CDs: "The Bear Went Over the Mountain" Six Little Ducks and "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Teddy Bear Storytime Booklist

Opposites

2008-11-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.
Article: November Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books
What's Opposite?
Too Big, Too Small, Just Right
Don't Laugh, Joe
Where Is the Green Sheep?

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Freeze" Kids in Motion; "Stop and Go" Play Your Instruments and Make a Pretty Sound; "Now Tall, Now Small" and "Clap Your Hands" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Opposites Storytime Booklist

I am Special!

2008-11-01T08:44:00.000-07:00

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

Storytime Books
Hands Can
Baghead
Leo the Latebloomer
To Be a Kid

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Clap Your Hands" and "Jim Along Josie" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs; "Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist" Dance Party and "If You're Happy and You Know It" Kids' Favorite Songs 2.

I am Special Storytime Booklist

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Learning words begins at birth. Most children start school knowing between 3,000 - 5,000 words. Storytime provides opportunities for hearing and learning more words.

Article: When Children Imitate Superheroes

Storytime Books

Moonlight

Pumpkin Heads

Boo to a Goose

Brooms Are for Flying

Rhymes

Music CD: "Creeping, Creeping"; "Orange Pumpkins"; "Old Farmer Dan"; and "Halloween Is Almost Here" Wee Sing for Halloween

Halloween Storytime Booklist

Let's Make Some Noise!

2008-10-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games, sing songs, and play word games.

Article: Activities for Parents to Increase Children's Print Awareness and Phonological Awareness

Storytime Books
Dancin' in the Kitchen

Play, Mozart, Play

One Windy Wednesday

Flannelboard Story: Cat Goes Fiddle-I-Fee (We used flannel pieces and sang the noisy story with the CD!)

Rhymes

Music CDs: "All Around the Kitchen" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Boogie to the Beat" Boogie to the Beat; "Grandpa's Farm" Cathy and Marcy Collection; and "Fiddle-I-Fee" Wiggleworms Love You.

Noise Storytime Booklist

The Land Down Under

2008-10-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes, and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.

Article: Music Appreciation

Storytime Books

Polly Hopper's Pouch

One Woolly Wombat

The Old Man Who Loved to Sing

Big Rain Coming

Rhymes

Music CD: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party

Storytime Booklist

Fire Prevention Week

2008-10-07T10:55:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Plan and practice a home fire escape plan with your family. For more family fire safety tips, coloring pages, and fires safety activities, visit Sparky the Fire Dog.

Storytime Books

Rhymes and Songs

Storytime Booklist

Fall Fun!

2008-09-29T10:24:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills, listening and following directions, are developed during storytimes!

Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytelling

The Great, Big, Huge, Tremendous, Gigantic Pumpkin

Storytime Books

Apple Farmer Annie

Nuts to You!

Raccoons and Ripe Corn

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Farmer Dan" Wee Sing for Halloween; "Anilae, Anilae" (Chipmunk, Chipmunk) Wee Sing Around the World; and "Jimmy Crack Corn" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Storytime Booklist

Pigs

2008-09-19T08:46:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. Make book-sharing time a special time for closeness for you and your child!
Article: Simple Things Families Can Do to Help Their Child Become a Reader

Storytime Books
Pigs in the Mud
The Big Trip
Suddenly!
Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!

Rhymes

Music CD: "Pig in the Parlor" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children.

Pig Storytime Booklist

Sleepy Nights!

2008-09-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important?
· You know your child best.
· Children learn by doing things – and they love doing things with you!
Take every opportunity you have to read, talk, and play with your child.
Article: Providing a Literacy-Rich Home Environment

Storytime Books
There’s an Alligator Under My Bed
Star Shapes
Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late
Time for Bed

Rhymes

Music CDs: “Five Little Joeys” Dance Party; “Good Night” , “Sleep, Baby, Sleep” & “Twinkle, Twinkle” Wee Sing Children’s Songs and Fingerplays; and “Wimoweh” Whaddaya Think of That?

Bedtime Booklist

Let's Be Silly!

2008-09-06T08:24:00.000-07:00

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: Activities to Increase Print Awareness & Phonological Awareness

Storytime Books
Wiggle
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Story Action Song: An Austrian Went Yodeling

Rhymes

Music CDs: “Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist” The Wiggles Dance Party; “Chicken Dance” Dance Along; and “We Are the Dinosaurs” Whaddaya Think of That?

Silly Storytime Booklist

Down on the Farm!

2008-08-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

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

Article: Dialogic Reading - An Effective Way to Read to Preschoolers

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

Storytime Books

Rhymes

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?

Farm Storytime Booklist

ABC Storytime

2008-08-25T11:01:00.000-07:00

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

Swimming!

2008-08-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

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

Article: Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Storytime Books:

Stella, Star of the Sea

The Puddle

Have You Seen My Duckling?

Froggy Learns to Swim

Swim!

Rhymes

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.

Active Adventures!

2008-07-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.
Article: Tips for Reading Aloud with Preschoolers

Storytime Books
Wake Up, Me!
Harry's Box
Once Upon a Time
Dog Breath

Rhymes

Music CD: "Good Morning" , "Days of the Week", and "If You're Happy and You Know It" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Adventure Book List

Fabulous Folktales

2008-07-17T13:29:00.000-07:00

Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Three Billy Goats Gruff

The Hare and the Tortoise

Little Red Hen

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Walking, Walking" and "Little Peter Rabbit" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That?

Picnics & Parks

2008-07-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Learning words begins at birth. Most cildren start school knowing between 3,000 and 5, 000 words. Storytime provides opportunities for hearing and learning more words!
Article: How to Create a Literate Home

Storytime Books
The Picnic
Naughty Parents
It's the Bear
The Stray Dog

Rhymes

Storytime Booklist

Colors

2008-07-03T10:18:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games -- Sing songs: each syllable = a note -- Say words with sounds left out (bat - "buh" = at)
Article: Say It Slow/Say It Fast

July "Warm-Up": Stomp and Clap; Physical Ed

Storytime Books
Red Is a Dragon
White Is for Blueberry
The Red Lemon
My Many Colored Days

Music CDs: "Baby's Clothes" Wee Sing for Baby; "Little Green Frog" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "Colors" Learning Basic Skills Through Music Vol. 1

Rhymes

Color Storytime Booklist

Giddy Up!

2008-06-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes, and chants in storytime help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.

Article: Sing Your Way to Reading Success

Storytime Books

Giddy Up, Cowgirl

With the Wind

One Horse Waiting for Me

The Old Chisholm Trail (Ms. Heather's book!)

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Take Me Back to T-E-X-A-S" Happy Trails "; Deep in the Heart of Texas" Best of Children's Favorites ; and "Shoe a Little Horse" "Ride a Little Pony" Wee Sing for Baby

Giddy Up Booklist

The Deep Blue Sea

2008-06-21T10:45:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages:
1. the names of letters
2. recognize the shapes of different letters
3. match the letters with their sounds
Article: Sounds and Letters

Warm Up: "An Austrian Went Yodeling" Stories with a Twist website -- Barb Lawson will be at Ashburn Library on Monday, July 28 @ 7:00pm.

Storytime Books:
Turtle in the Sea
Hello, Ocean
Fish Wish
Swimming with Dolphins

Rhymes

Music CDs: "I Saw Five Fish" Come and Make a Circle 2 and "Over the Deep Blue Sea" Come and Make a Circle

Meow!

2008-06-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills -- listening & following directions -- are developed during storytimes.
Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Warm Up: "An Austrian Went Yodeling" Stories with a Twist website Barb Lawson will be at Ashburn Library, Monday, July 28 @ 7:00pm!

Storytime Books
Cat's Colors
All for Pie, Pie for All
The Cat Barked
I Like Cats

Rhymes

Music CD: "The Cat Came Back" Whaddaya Think of That?

Cat Storytime Booklist

Dads are Terrific!

2008-06-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! Make book-sharing time a special time of closeness for you and your child.
Article: Fathers' Involvement and Literacy

Storytime Books:
Dad's Dinosaur Day
The Father Who Had 10 Children
My Father the Dog
I Love My Daddy

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Dance to Your Daddy" Wee Sing for Baby; "Jim Along Josie" American Folk, Game & Activity Songs for Children; "John Jacob Jingleheimerschmidt" and "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Fathers Storytime Booklist

Eric Carle Stories!

2008-05-31T07:16:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? You know your child best. Children learn best by doing things and they love doing things with you! Take every opportunity you have to read, talk, and play with your child.
Article: Technology and Young Children: What Parents Should Know

Storytime Books:
The Secret Birthday Message
Little Cloud
1-2-3 to the Zoo
From Head to Toe

Rhymes

Music CDs: "5 Little Joeys" Dance Party & "Bean Bag Boogie" Kids in Motion

Outdoor Fun

2008-05-23T11:38:00.000-07:00

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: Word Pairs I & II: Taking Away and Adding Sound Games

Storytime Warm-Up: "Can You Point Your Fingers & Do the Twist" Dance Party
Storytime Books:
Blueberries for Sal
Bernard's Boring Day
Chicken Chickens
Naughty Parents
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh

Rhymes

Music CD: "Reach for the Sky"; "Walking, Walking" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Outdoor Fun Storytime Booklist

Fine, Feathered Friends

2008-05-18T10:08:00.000-07:00

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

Warm Up: "Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?)" Dance Party
Storytime Books
Good Night, Owl
Owl Lake
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Mole and the Baby Bird

Rhymes
Music CD: "Good Night;" "Sleep, Baby, Sleep;" "Three Blue Pigeons;" & "Baby Birdie" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Bird Storytime Booklist

Gardens

2008-05-12T07:40:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: We use music during storytime because it's FUN; encourages creativity; improves coordination; and improves concentration; ... music literally makes brains grow!

Article: Reading is Fun Week!

Warm Up: "Can You (Point Your Fingers & Do the Twist?) Dance Party

Storytime Books:

Growing Vegetable Soup

Flower Garden

Ten Seeds

So Happy!

Rhymes & Songs

Music CDs: "Oats, Peas, Beans, & Barley Grow" Four Baby Bumblebees; "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" & "Ring Around the Rosy" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Garden Storytime Booklist

We Love Mothers!

2008-05-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

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!
Article: Nurturing Your Budding Reader: Preschooler

Warm Up Activity: "Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?)" Dance Party

Storytime Books
Ask Mr. Bear
I Love My Mommy
Mama Cat Has 3 Kittens
This Quiet Lady

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Gifts for Mommy" Toddlers on Parade; "Three Little Kittens" Favorite ABCs & Counting Songs; "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "Shortin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2

Mothers Book List

It's Raining, It's Pouring!

2008-04-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development!

Article: Tips for Reading Aloud with Preschoolers

Warm-Up Song: "Can You Point Your Fingers & Do the Twist" Dance Party

Storytime Books:

Big Rain Coming

Dark Cloud, Strong Breeze

Mud

Listen to the Rain

Rhymes & Songs

Music CDs: "Rain, Rain Go Away", "There Is Thunder" & It's Raining" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; "Rain Dance" You Can Dance; "Rain Song Medley" Teach Me Japanese

Rain Storytime Booklist

Bunnies!

2008-04-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

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 During Read Alouds
Warm-Up Song: "Clap Your Hands" American Folk, Game and Activity Songs for Children
Storytime Books:
Bunny's Noisy Book
Magic Rabbit
A Boy and His Bunny
We're Rabbits!
Rhymes
Music CDs: "Hop Like a Bunny" Toddlers on Parade; "Little Peter Rabbit" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; and "John the Rabbit" Come and Make a Circle
Bunny Storytime Booklist

National Library Week! Apr 13 - 19

2008-04-09T14:03:00.000-07:00

For Parents & 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: New Words - Practical Ideas for Parents

Warm-Up Song: "Clap Your Hands" American Folk, Game & Activity Songs for Children

Storytime Books:

Book! Book! Book!

I Like Books

Reading Makes You Feel Good

Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library

Rhymes

Music CD: "These Are My Glasses" Whaddaya Think of That?

Library Storytime Book List

Bugs!

2008-04-02T15:19:00.001-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games; sing songs (each syllable equals a musical note); and play a game leaving out the sounds of words (example: Bat minus "buh" sounds like ... ? answer= at!)
Article: The Language of Literacy
Warm-Up Song: "Clap Your Hands" American Folk, Game & Activity Songs for Children
Storytime Books
Gotcha!
In the Tall, Tall Grass
I Love Bugs!
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Went Bumblebee
Rhymes
Music CDs: "Shoo Fly" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Little Flea" Wee Sing for Baby; and "Doodle Bugs" Whaddaya Think of That?
Insect Storytime Booklist

Let's Go!

2008-03-26T15:48:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Silly songs, rhymes, and chants in storytimes help children hear and play with language. They build phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Article: Phonemic Activity- Nonsense
Storytime Books
The Little Engine That Could
The Bus for Us
Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Road
Bertie and Small and the Fast Bike Ride
The Wheels on the Bus
Rhymes
Music CDs: "The Train" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays; "I Like to Ride My Bicycle" Wiggle & Whirl; "The Wheels on the Bus" Raffi's Box of Sunshine
Transportation Storytime Booklist

Bedtime

2008-03-24T07:40:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages:
1. the names of letters
2. recognize the shapes of different letters
3. match the letters with their sounds
Article: Letter Sounds

Storytime Books
Time for Bed
Little Donkey Close Your Eyes
Asleep, Asleep
When the Moon is High

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Five Little Joeys" Dance Party. "Good Night" & "Sleep, Baby, Sleep" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Bedtime Storytime Booklist

Yummy, Yummy in My Tummy!

2008-03-12T16:18:00.000-07:00

For Parents & Caregivers: Once children are familiar with a story, let them retell it to you. This improves narrative skills. Developing this early literacy skill helps later with reading comprehension.

Article: Parent Guide to Early Literacy

Storytime Books:
Don't Forget the Bacon
Bread, Bread, Bread
Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco
On Top of Spaghetti

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Peanut Butter and Jelly" A Cathy and Marcy Collection for Kids : "Victor Vito " Victor Vito: "On Top of Spaghetti" Six Little Ducks

Food Storytime Booklist