Sometimes you feel like a theme - sometimes you don't. This time, I did, and I went with books demonstrating the concepts of up and down. 11 kids came to this story time, and a ton of parents as well, and it was a bit more hectic than usual, but the kids seemed to like all the books and activities, except possibly my homemade flannel board.
This was a real parent-pleaser. I try to read at least one of those at every pajama story time.
I love everything I find from King County Library System's amazing online collection of songs and rhymes. The librarian in this video especially charmed me. I just love the way she sings this song. And my groups have started to love it, too.
Flannel Board: Mommy is Asleep
I tried this with a smaller group because I wanted an opportunity to tell it for an audience before presenting it to the big, drop-in group. They didn't really like it, but I think the bigger groups will.
This book was a bit too babyish for half the group and just right for the other half.
Song: Bumpin’ Up and Down in My Little Red Wagon
I would never read this to a very large group because the illustrations have so much detail. It worked nicely in a group like this, where everyone could move in close to take a look. And the parents loved the ending even more than the kids!
Rhyme: Let's Go Riding on the Elevator
This is a nice book about two brothers who come together to rescue a toy who gets stuck in a tree. The kids were interested in the photos, but not as engaged with the plot.
Song: Tommy Thumb
I think I'm getting sick of this one. My delivery is starting to sound forced.
Song with Puppets: Goodnight by the Laurie Berkner Band
Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
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