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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Baby Storytime: Bodies (Again)
Here’s an update to last fall’s Bodies storytime! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: I Can Help by COSTELLO This is a wonderful story for baby and toddler storytimes! It has really short sentences, but … Continue reading
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Baby Storytime: Flower Garden
There was lots of sunshine this weekend–and lots of rain on the way! Gardens need both rain and sun to grow! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Small Seed by NICHOLLS Another great book for … Continue reading
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Baby Storytime: Farm
Another farm storytime!?! At least this one has two new chicks flannels! Thanks to Miss Jennifer, who also likes Charlie Chick, and whose Chickens storytimes sparked some ideas! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Clip-Clop … Continue reading
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Baby Storytime: More Things That Go
Here’s a different version of last fall’s Things That Go storytime. Toot toot! OPENING SONG: Hello Song* OPENING FINGERPLAY: Open Them Shut Them* BOOK: Toot Toot Beep Beep by EMMA GARCIA FLANNEL RHYME: Purple Car, Purple Car, What Do You … Continue reading
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