Preschool Parachute Storytime – Week #1
This is my first opportunity to offer a storytime for preschoolers! And it’s definitely my first time offering a parachute storytime for this age group. I was excited because this age group allows me to do more with the parachute because they can follow more directions than the toddlers. And our storytime was so much fun! I didn’t have to enforce my “FREEZE!” rule, even when they were playing under the parachute. The kids were great, very interactive and had so much with the parachute play!
Opening: “Freeze” by Michael Plunkett ~ Shakin’ the Chute
ASL Sign: Eat (use flat “o” hand to touch mouth)
Early Literacy Tip: Take home a Windblown activity page to make your own creations! Extend learning at home!
Book 1: Windblown by Edouard Manceau
Parachute Play: Popcorn (“Battú” by Angélique Kidjo ~ Putumayo Kids Presents: African Playground )
Wiggles: “Bananas Unite”
Book 2: Press Here by Hervé Tullet
Parachute Play: With parents help allow children to run around underneath the parachute. Enforce the FREEZE rule to keep controlled chaos! (“Choo-Choo Train” ~ Ralph’s World)
Book 3: Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas
Closing: “Shaky Shaky” by The Wiggles ~ Yummy Yummy
One Comment
Patricia A Sears
Hello, Hopefully you are still monitoring this blog. I will be introducing a parachute story time this summer. I was wondering how much time should I allot for this story time? Normally our toddler programs are 20 minutes long and the preschool programs are 45 minutes long. Also, how do you transition between the book reading and the parachute play? I would image the parachute would be a distraction during the reading portion of the program.