Let It Snow!

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: Words for All Seasons

Preschool Storytime Books
Cleo in the Snow
Snowy Day
Thanks to the Animals
Frosty's New Friends

Rhymes and Songs

Bathtime

For Parents and Caregivers: We use music during storytimes because it's FUN and:

• Encourages creativity
• Improves coordination
• Improves concentration
• Literally makes brains grow!

Article: Learning with Music


Storytime Books:
Harry the Dirty Dog
My Blue Boat
Big Red Tub
Bath Time
Beasty Bath


Rhymes


Music: "This Is the Way We Take a Bath" Wee Sing for Baby; "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

What Are You Wearing?

For Parents and Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read! An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development!
Article & Slide Show: Print Motivation

Storytime Books:
No Dogs Here!
Whose Shoe?
You'll Soon Grow Into Them, Titch
I Need Glasses

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Your Shoes, My Shoes" Your Shoes, My Shoes
"Baby's Clothes" Wee Sing for Baby

Get a Move On!

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: An Introduction”

Storytime Books:
Little Yoga
From Head to Toe
Wave Goodbye
If You’re Happy and You Know It: Jungle Edition
Someone Says
Don’t Laugh, Joe!

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