Monthly Archives: October 2009

Baby Storytime: Pumpkins

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Melissa

Halloween is this weekend! I don’t like to get too spooky for the babies, plus I don’t want to assume everyone celebrates this holiday, so I try to stay focused mostly on pumpkins and animals rather than on the supernatural … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Fall Colors

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Melissa

If it’s 30 degrees one day and 70 the next, it must be fall in Colorado! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by BILL MARTIN JR I used the original picture … Continue reading →

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Leaf Walk

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Melissa

I am always looking for good big books to use in baby storytime. There aren’t that many books that are short, have clear, simple images, and come in an oversize format. I tend to use certain titles over and over … Continue reading →

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Little Bird, Are You in the Green Tree?

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Melissa

I love doing guessing games with my babies in storytime! Here’s my newest one, made for my Fall Colors storytime. When I set the pieces on the board, I tuck the bird behind one of the trees. Then I say, … Continue reading →

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Baby Storytime: Bodies

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Melissa

Babies love to wiggle and move! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: My Nose, Your Nose by MELANIE WALSH ACTION SONG: Where Is Big Toe? Sing to: Where is Thumbkin? Where is big toe? Where … Continue reading →

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