February Newsletter

Letter N

Letter N- Nine, nice, narwhals, naughty, numbers, noses, night, net, naked, nap, nursery rhymes and nails

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting Song

Read first story Alfred's Nose, Night Light, Sniff! or The Dark

Fingerplay – Number Fun

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It's time for a little number fun. Let's begin with number 1!

That's not the only number... What's the next number we want to do? 2!

That's not the only number we'll see. The next is number...3!

Numbers numbers! We need more! Next in line is number...4

Good gracious, sakes alive! Oh my gosh it's number... 5

Let's keep counting just for kicks. The next number is number...6

Counting numbers is just great let's add two more.. 7 and 8!

The next to the last number in line is certainly the number...9

I'm afraid our game must end because we've reached the number 10

But for a little added fun, let's count back to number 1!

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Read second story Knock! Knock! Knock! Who's There?, Nuts to You! or Erroll

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Fingerplay: Ten in a Bed

There were ten in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were nine in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over    and one fell out

There were eight in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were seven in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were six in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were five in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were four in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were three in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There were two in a bed and the little one said "Roll over, roll over" So they all rolled over and one fell out

There was one in a bed and the little one said "Good night!"

Song- Head and Shoulders

Head and shoulders, knees and toes, Knees and toes, knees and toes, Head and shoulders, knees and toes,
Eyes, ears, mouth and nose.

Ankles, elbows, feet and seat, feet and seat, feet and seat Ankles, elbows, feet and seat,
Hair, hips, chin and cheeks,

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Read third story Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, Oh, Nuts! or Night Knight

Action poem: Monkeys On the Bed
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed  One fell off and bumped  his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,  " No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed, three little monkeys jumping on the bed, (and so on).

Craft- Narwhal

Materials: Body and flipper on narwhale cut from blue construction paper, white horn cut from white cardstock, scraps of light blue construction paper, googly eye, glue, markers

Tear scraps into little pieces and glue onto the body. Glue on flipper, horn and googly eye. Draw on mouth. Colour if wanted. 
Idea based on learncreatelove.com

Family Literacy Day

Monday was Family Literacy Day! Special Guest Kerry Towle came out to the Library to read a story with the kids:

Kerry read "Let's Count Goats", by Mem Fox, with help from Koltyn to turn pages!

Next we read "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly", by Simms Taback. Jacob helped me turn pages with this book.

With help from Isabella to turn pages, we read "Dogabet", by Dianna Bonder.

Our craft was a caterpillar!

The kids picked the colours they wanted for their caterpillars, and as many circles as they needed to spell their names. Then they drew on faces, added feet and antennae!

Next we had a prize draw! The Henday Association and Kerry Towle each donated wonderful prizes to this event. And the winner was ...

Jacob! Congratulations!

We continued with the Literacy theme in our Tuesday storytime for 4s and 5s. 

We read, "Two Little Monkeys", by Mem Fox. 

We sang/rhymed "Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed". 

We read, "Wolf!" by Becky Bloom.

And we read, "The Wildlife ABC: a Nature Alphabet", by Jan Thornhill. 

Thank you to everyone who attended Family Literacy Day! We hope you had a great time! Thanks again to Kerry Towle for donating her time and a lovely toy prize, as well as the Henday Association for their much appreciated, yearly contribution to our Family Literacy Day events!

Letter M

Letter M- Monkeys, mice, moose, monsters, mantees, money, milk, marbles, mop

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting song

Read first story Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story, Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters, There was an Old Monster! or Friends

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Action Song: Monster, Monster
Monster, monster, turn around. 
Monster, monster, touch the ground. 
Monster, monster, reach up high. 
Monster, monster, squint your eyes. 
Monster, monster, show your teeth. 
Monster, monster, stamp your feet.

Read second story Monkey Colors, Spider Sandwiches, Tickle Monster, When a Monster is Born or Up the Creek

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Fingerplay: Itsy Bitsy Monkey 

The itsy bitsy monkey climbed up the coconut tree  [Have hands climb.] 
Down came a coconut that bopped him on the knee  [Drop fist from over head to hit yourself on the knee.] 
Along came his Mama, who kissed away the pain  [Kiss your fist.] 
Then the itsy bitsy monkey climbed up the tree again  [Climb hands again -having kids stretch as high as they can reach.

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Read third story Moose Tracks!, Ten Creepy Monsters, Warning: Do Not Open This Book! or Count the Monkeys

Song: Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree

Five little monkeys swinging in the tree teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me….can’t catch me
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and snapped that monkey out that tree

Four little monkeys swinging in the tree teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me….can’t catch me
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and snapped that monkey out that tree

Three little monkeys swinging in the tree teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me….can’t catch me
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and snapped that monkey out that tree

Two little monkeys swinging in the tree teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me….can’t catch me
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and snapped that monkey out that tree

One little monkeys swinging in the tree teasing Mr. Alligator can’t catch me….can’t catch me
along came Mr. Alligator quiet as can be and snapped that monkey out that tree

No more monkeys swinging in the tree! And away swims Mr. Crocodile as full as he can be!

Flannel Board Hickory Dickory Dock

Craft- Monster

Materials: Green construction paper body, arms, legs and horns, photocopy of mouth and eye and glue.

Glue together the monsters parts.

Monster Mike is from learncreatlove.com

Winterfest Movie Marathon 2014

2014 Renovations

Library renovations begin

January 27.

Our goal is minimal disruption to patron services while renovations are underway.

The renovation will take up to 6 months to complete.

We will continue to offer regular programming during the renovations. However, special programs like our Princesses & Popstars Day will be cancelled. Call the Library if you have any questions regarding these cancellations.

 

  Please be patient with us.

Letter M: Miss Corrie

Letter M: Mouse, Mail, Match, Meadow, Mouth, Music, and Monkey!

Welcome to Story Time, come gather 'round. The story is starting, so let's all sit down.

Read first story: Jungle Bullies.

Five Little Monkeys Puppet/Fingerplay.

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,
One fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" 

Four ...

Three ...

Two ...

One little monkey jumping on the bed,
He fell off and bumped his head.
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,
"Put those monkeys straight to bed!" 

Read second story: Aunt Ant Leaves through the Leaves. 

Monkey Poem/Action Song.

Monkeys can swing from vine to vine,
Twisting and craning their own monkey spine. 
Taking a deep breath of the clean mountain air,
Standing on end is their smooth and soft hair. 
Why, oh why do these great monkeys fly? 
I wonder how hard those great monkeys try. - Teensie.

Check out more funny monkey poems HERE

Read third story: Rude Mule.

Read fourth story: Two Little Monkeys.

Craft: Monkey Puppet!

Materials: Brown paper bag, brown construction paper, white template, scissors, glue.

Cut out template, trace hair, ears, arms, and body onto brown construction paper. Glue down body, hair, ears, and arms to paper bag. Glue eyes, mouth, belly and hands onto construction paper. Colour monkey whatever colours you like! Now you have a wonderful monkey puppet!

See you next week! Monday is our Family Literacy Day event!

Letter L

Letter L –Lemons, lions, llamas, ladybugs, lambs, legs, library, leopards, lobster, ladders, lunch, lanterns, lights, laundry, lines, lilies, lego, leaves, lollipop, log.

Storytime – Welcome Song and Storytime is Starting song

Read first story The Great Lollipop Caper, How to Hide a Lion, The Lion and the Mouse, Llama Llama mad at Mama or Brief Thief

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Fingerplay: One Little, Two Little, Three Little Lions

One little, two little, three little lions,

Four little, five little, six little lions, 

Seven little, eight little, nine little lions,

Ten little lions say, "Roar, Roar, Roar!

Action Poem: Leo the Lion
Leo the lion is the king of the jungle
And his jaws are big and wide. (ROAR!)
Leo the lion gives a roar as a warning
That you better run away and hide.(ROAR!)

Read second story There was an Old Lady who Swallowed some Leaves, Mary had a little Lamb, Look Out, Cub!, or  Deep in the Jungle

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Flannel board: Mary Had a little lamb, Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep                                                                                                                 

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Fingerplay Song: Five Green and Speckled Frogs

Five green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs -- YUM YUM!
One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool
Then there were four green and speckled frogs.

Four green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs -- YUM YUM!
One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool
Then there were three green and speckled frogs.

Three green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs -- YUM YUM!
One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool
Then there were two green and speckled frogs.

Two green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs -- YUM YUM!
One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool
Then there was one green and speckled frogs.

One green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log
Eating some most delicious bugs -- YUM YUM!
One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool
Then there were no green and speckled frogs.

Read third story How to Hide a Lion, How Loud is a Lion?, Yoo-Hoo Ladybug!, or  The Day the Crayons Quit

Song: Five Little Ladybugs

Five little ladybugs climbing up a door,

One flew away then there were four.

Four little ladybugs sitting on a tree,

One flew away then there were three.

Three Little ladybugs landed on a shoe,

One flew away then there were two.

Two little ladybugs looking for some fun,

One flew away and then there was one.

One little ladybug sitting in the sun,

She flew away and then there were none.

Craft- Paper Plate Lion

Materials: paper plate, yellow 5 inch circle cut from construction paper, 2 yellow construction paper ears, red construction paper oval shape for mouth, white teeth shapes cut from paper, black construction paper triangle for nose, scissors, googly eyes, markers, glue

Colour outside ring of paper plate lion colours, cut around the edge of the paper plate to make the fringe. Glue on the yellow construction paper circle in the middle, glue on the ears, mouth, teeth, nose and googly eyes. 

Idea from Parents.com