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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Flannel Friday: Popcorn & Kernels
This is a fun one, and very simple. The impact comes from the flannel pieces more than the rhyme! Five Little Kernels Put up the five kernel shapes on the board, as spread out as you can. When you say … Continue reading
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Not a Flannel Friday: Cat in the Hat Finger Puppet Hats
Not a flannel, but in time for Dr Seuss’ birthday, if you like to celebrate at storytime! I made little finger-puppet hats to go with a rhyme I found on Hummingbird Educational Resources. Start with red rectangles, as tall as … Continue reading
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Flannel Friday: 10 Chicks and 10 Eggs
I shared photos and words for this flannel in the Baby Storytime: Farm post, but never uploaded the clip art, so here it is! Ten Fluffy Chickens I found this rhyme on The Best Kids’ Book Site. Five eggs and … Continue reading
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RIP Best Books for Babies
[Ed. 5/19/11: Great news! The Best Books for Babies lists will continue under new sponsorship!] Oh no! I hopped over to the Beginning with Books website this week, wondering if they had posted a new “Best Books for Babies” list … Continue reading
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Flannel Friday: Winter Clothes
There’s still some winter left, so here’s a colorful set of winter clothes. You can sing “Boots and Jacket, Scarf and Hat” to the tune of “Head and Shoulders.” Touch your feet, chest, neck, and head as you sing. Boots … Continue reading
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