Let's Get Dressed!

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!

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

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!

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