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!
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?
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
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!
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:
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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