1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Seeing Red

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Stay warm out there!

Our last Star Reader of the Week was Peyton! Congratulations!

Our last Star Reader of 2013 is Barrett! Congratulations!

Our last Book of the Week was "Goodnight iPad", by Ann Droyd, a cute twist on the ever-popular, "Goodnight Moon".

Our last Book of the Week for 2013 is "Seeing Red", by Robert Munsch!

"What is the secret behind Arie's red hair?

Alex is dying to know why Arie's hair is so red. So he asks him if there if there is a secret to it all, or better yet, something he can do to turn his own black hair red?
Soon he's following Arie's good advice and consuming daily doses of tomatoes and ketchup. But when he finds himself drinking hot sauce to, you know, set the colour, Alex starts to suspect that he's being played — and concocts a little plan to turn the tables on Arie's trick, by tempting him with his own recipe for turning red hair black!
Based on a boy named Arie from Montreal, whom Robert Munsch met while on a storytelling tour, Seeing Red celebrates the spirit of good-natured pranks with some over-the-top antics and hilarious imagery, while providing a gentle lesson about accepting who you are and what you've been given." - Scholastic Canada

Stay tuned for our next Star Reader and Book of the Week! 

We hope everyone has a Happy New Year! See you in 2014! 

Christmas

Christmas

2’s and 3’s, 4’s and 5’s

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting song.

Read first story Dinosaur Christmas, A moose in a maple tree: the all-canadian 12 days of Christmas, Santa retires

Song: Hat and whiskers, belt and boots

Hat and whiskers, belt and boots, belt and boots, belt and boots.

Hat and whiskers, belt and boots,

Twinkling eyes and a cherry red nose.

Song: Old St. Nicholas (sung to the tune of "Old McDonald Had a Farm") (this is a good one to use on a flannel board)
Old St. Nicholas had a tree (form tree with arms) Ho, ho ho ho ho!
And on that tree he had some horns (blow horns) Ho ho ho ho ho
With a toot toot here and a toot toot there
Here a toot There a toot Every where a toot toot
lights-------flash flash
candy canes-------yum-yum
drums-------boom-boom
bells---------ring ring

birds------peep peep
stars------twinkle twinkle
snowflakes-------flutter flutter

Read second story Dinosaur vs Santa, Pete the cat saves Christmas, or A Bad Kitty Christmas

 

Song: Rudolph

Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer...... (Hands up like antlers)
Had a very shiny nose.... (Point to nose)
And if you ever saw it... (Woo, woo!)
You would even say it glows....(hands out around face "glowing")
All of the other reindeer...(hands up like antlers)
Used to laugh and call him names...(make "raspberries" with mouth)
They never let poor Rudolph...(boohoo...use hands to wipe tears while saying it)
Join in any reindeer games...(slap legs, clap, hands out, clap)
Then one foggy Christmas eve,
Santa came to say: (we use deep voices now)
Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Then all the reindeer ... (hands up for antlers) loved him
as they shouted out with glee... (Rah-rah, ziss-boom-bah!)
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer (hands up for antlers)
You'll go down in history!

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Read third story How do dinosaurs say merry Christmas?, Turkey Claus or Scaredy Squirrel prepares for Christmas

Song: Reindeer Pokey (Sung to: "The Hokey Pokey")
You put your antlers in. You put your antlers out.
You put you antlers in and you shake them all about.
You do the Reindeer Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!
You put your hooves in....
You put your red nose in....
You put your fluffy tail in...
You put your reindeer body in...

Craft:      Accordion fold Christmas tree

Materials: folded green construction paper Christmas tree with holes punched through center, stir stick, tiny pompoms, ribbon, small decorations, glue, and ribbon.Thread stick through holes, decorate tree. Tie ribbon hanger on top.

Ideas from Krokotak.com

Komodo Dragons: The Largest Living Lizards

Letter K

Letter K –Kittens, kangaroos, koalas, kookaburra, king fisher, komodo dragon karate, kings, keys, kiss, kiwi and kites

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting song.

Read first story Duck's key, where can it be?, McGillycuddy could!, The surprise or The King has goat ears

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Fingerplay: Five little kittens

Five little kittens standing in a row (hold up 5 fingers)

They nod their heads to the children so (bend fingers)

They run to the left, they run to the right (run fingers to the left and then to the right)

They stand up and stretch in the bright sunlight (stretch fingers out tall)

Along comes a dog who's in for some fun (hold up one finger from opposite hand)

MEOW! See those little kittens run (let fingers run).

Poem: Hopping Kangaroo
The hopping kangaroo is very funny,
She leaps and runs and hops like a bunny,
And on her stomach is a pocket so wide,
Her baby can jump in and go for a ride! 

Read second story King Pig, Pouch!, Old King Cole and friends or The Ice Cream King

 

Song Rhyme: Koala Bear

Koala bear, koala bear, Turn around, (Turn around)

Koala bear, koala bear, Touch the ground (Touch the ground)

Koala bear, koala bear, Dance on your toes, (Dance on tip toes)

Koala bear, koala bear, Touch your nose (Touch your nose)

Koala bear, koala bear, Give a little clap, (clap)

Koala bear, koala bear, Take a nap (Put head on hands like sleeping)

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Read third story Knitty kitty, Sheep in a jeep or The Red Wolf

Fingerplay: The Brown Kangaroo

The brown kangaroo is very funny
She leaps and runs and hops like a bunny (two fingers up and hop)
And on her stomach is a pocket so wide (place other hand on tummy)
Her baby can jump in and go for a ride (first hand jumps into “pocket”)

Rhyme: Five Little Kites

Five bright kites I bought at the store. (five fingers)

Along came a strong wind, and now I have four. (thumb)

Four bright kites flying over the sea.

Along came a big wave, and now I have three. (index)

Three bright kites, I'll give one to you.

Three bright kites, now I have two. (middle finger)

Two bright kites flew too near the sun.

Poor little kites! Now I have one. (ring down)

One bright kite - that's enough for me,

I'll keep it away from the kite - eating tree!

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Craft- komodo dragon stick puppet

Materials:  komodo dragon outline – partially cut out, markers, stir sticks, tape.

Cut out komodo dragon body, glue on legs and tongue. Colour as desired, tape on to stir stick.

Idea from learncreatelove.com

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Goodnight iPad

Greetings! Another week closer to Christmas! Are you getting excited???

Our last Star Reader of the Week was Linaya!

This week's Star Reader is Peyton! Congratulations!

Our last Book of the Week was "Noisy Bug Sing-Along", by John Himmelman.

This week's Book of the Week is "Goodnight iPad", by Ann Droyd.

"In a bright buzzing room, in the glow of the moon-and iPhones and Androids and Blackberries too-it is time to say goodnight...

Modern life is abuzz. There are huge LCD WiFi HD TVs and Facebook requests and thumbs tapping texts and new viral clips of cats doing flips. Wouldn't it be nice to say goodnight to all that? Like the rest of us who cannot resist just a few more scrolls and clicks, you may find yourself ready for bed while still clinging to your electronics long after dark. This book, which is made of paper, is a reminder for the child in all of us to power down at the end of the day. This hilarious parody not only pokes loving fun at the bygone quiet of the original classic, but also at our modern plugged-in lives. It will make you laugh, and it will also help you put yourself and your machines to sleep. Don't worry, though. Your gadgets will be waiting for you, fully charged, in the morning." - Blue Rider Press

Stay tuned for our next Star Reader and Book of the Week! 

Letter J

Letter J –Jungle, jaguar, jellybeans, jam and jellyfish

Storytime – Welcome Song and Story time is starting song

Read first story Beautiful bananas, The giant jam sandwich, Jazzy in the jungle, or The fort that Jack built

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Flannel board Nursery Rhyme: Jack and Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water

Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill went tumbling after

Then up Jack got and home did trot as fast as he could caper

He went to bed and patched his head

With vinegar and brown paper.

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Jungle Song (London Bridge tune)

Do you know the scaly snake, scaly snake scaly snake?

Do you know the scaly snake in the jungle? (Action put hands and arms together and move them in a slithering motion)

Do you know the chimpanzee . . . ? (move arms as if climbing a tree)

Do you know the elephant . . . ? (raise one arm like an elephant’s trunk)

Do you know the crocodile . . . ? (make a crocodile mouth with arms; open and close them)

Do you know the cockatoo . . . ? (bend arms at elbows and fl ap them like wings)

 

Read second story Billy Bean's dream, It's a tiger!, That's not funny! or Night sounds

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Song- Five Little Monkeys Swinging in a Tree

Five little monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing the alligators, you can catch me, you can catch me....

Along came a alligator quiet as can be.......

And snapped that monkey right out of that tree!

Four little monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing the alligators, you can catch me, you can catch me....

Along came a alligator quiet as can be.......

And snapped that monkey right out of that tree!

Three little monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing the alligators, you can catch me, you can catch me....

Along came a alligator quiet as can be.......

And snapped that monkey right out of that tree!

Two little monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing the alligators, you can catch me, you can catch me....

Along came a alligator quiet as can be.......

And snapped that monkey right out of that tree!

One little monkey swinging in a tree, Teasing the alligators, you can catch me, you can catch me....

Along came a alligator quiet as can be.......

And snapped that monkey right out of that tree!

No little monkeys swinging in a tree...

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Read third story Cindy Moo, Jamberry, What to do if an elephant stands on your foot or Way far away on a wild safari

Song: Peanut Butter and Jelly

Peanut, Peanut Butter

Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly. Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly.

First you take the peanuts and you dig em, you dig em, you dig em, dig em, dig em.

Then you crush em, you crush em, you crush em, crush em, crush em.

Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly. Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly.

Then you take the berries and you pick em ……

Then you squish em, you squish em…

Then you take the bread and you spread em, you spread em ……

Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly. Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly

Then you take the sandwich and you bite it, you bite it ….

Then you chew it, you chew it, you chew it chew it chew it…

Then you swallow, you swallow, you swallow, swallow, swallow (GULP)

Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly. Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly

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Craft- Jellyfish

Materials: Paper plates, yarn, markers

Fold paper plates in half and then in thirds and cut slits to within a quarter inch of edge, continue on entirety of plate, punch two holes in center of plate and 6 holes around the edge of plate.   Unfold. Colour plate with markers, tie yarn through the two holes in center to hang jellyfish.  Tie yarn along edge of plate.

Idea from Piikeastreet.com

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Noisy Bug Sing-Along

I hope everyone is staying warm out there! We've had a chilly couple of days!

Our last Star Reader of the Week was Ardenn!

This week's Star Reader is Linaya! Congratulation!

Our Last Book of the Week was "Year of the Jungle", by Suzanne Collins.

This week's Book of the Week is "Noisy Bug Sing-Along", by John Himmelman.

"Open your ears to the wonderful concert happening every warm day and night in our yards, fields, and woods nearby. Who are making those sounds? Can you sing along? CHIRP-CHIRP-CHIRP KERAAAAAK TICK-TICK-TICK ZEEZEEZEEZEEZEE. There s a lot going on out there, and this book is a wonderful bridge to a whole noisy, busy world of insects. Learn who is making what sound, and why. In this book the reader is treated to scientifically accurate, up-close depictions of some very cool bugs. It explains why the bugs make the sounds they do, and how they do it - and it s not with their voices!" - Dawn Pubns.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, November 20th), is Universal Children's Day! Join us at the Library from 3:30 - 4:30 to meet with volunteers from the Central Alberta Refugee Effort as they share their stories and photos of growing up in their different cultures.

Stay tuned for our next Star Reader and Book of the Week!

The house that Jack built

Letter I

Letter I –Insects, Ice Cream, ice, igloo, island, iguanas, imagination, India and Italy

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting song.

Read first story Flying Henry, I'm bored, The watermelon seed

 

Fingerplay- The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider
Crawled up the water spout
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the itsy bitsy spider
Crawled up the spout again

Read second story I love bugs!, Should I share my ice cream?, Callum's incredible construction kit

 

Flannel Board Little Miss Muffet

Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds and whey.
Along came a spider and sat down beside her.
And frightened Miss Muffet away!

Song: Baby Bumblebee

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee, Won't my mommy be so proud of me, (Cup hands together as if holding bee)

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee, Ouch! It stung me! (Shake hands as if just stung)

I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee, Won't my mommy be so proud of me, ('Squish' bee between palms of hands)

I'm squishing up a baby bumblebee, Ooh! It's yucky! (Open up hands to look at 'mess')

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee, Won't my mommy be so proud of me, (Wipe hands off on shirt)

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee, Now my mommy won't be mad at me! (Hold hands up to show they are clean) 

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Read third story I saw the sea and the sea saw me, The incredible book eating boy

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Song- Five Little Ice Cream Cones

Five little ice cream cones standing in a row,
each has a scoop and an ice cream cone,
out came the sun and it shown all day,
one little ice cream cone melted away

Four little ice cream cones...
Three little ice cream cones...
Two little ice cream cones...
One little ice cream cone...

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Craft- I- Dragonfly

Materials: wing shape cut from card, clothespin, markers, glue, googly eye.

Colour clothes pin and wings with patterns and colour. Glue wings inside mouth of clothespin. Glue on googly eyes.

Idea from firstpalette.com