Storytime Theme: Cookies

Although I had a fairly small group this morning, it was a wonderful storytime!  Everyone was very participative (including the grandmas and grandpas).  Of course, how can you not love a storytime based around cookies?  The kids thought a cookie-loving cow was absolutely silly and the adults could tell what was going to happen in The Doorbell Rang.  But everyone’s favorite was, of course, The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems.  They loved Pigeon’s absolute meltdown and why the duckling was so willing to give up the cookie.

Opening: “Hello” with sign language
Hello, friends. (x3)
It’s time to say hello.

Puppet Meet & Greet: Meet Woolly (monkey puppet)

Early Literacy Tip: Access to books is important!  Make sure a bottom shelf is filled with children’s books your child can reach!

Book 1: The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson

Transition: “5 Little Snowflakes”
Five little snowflakes (Hold up 5 fingers.)
Floating by my door, (Move hand in a floating motion.)
One blew away.
WHOOSH! (Dramatically move both hands from one side to the other.)

And then there were four. (Hold up 4 fingers.)
Four little snowflakes
Falling down on me, (Wiggle fingers down to the floor then point to self.)
One blew away.
WHOOSH! (Dramatically move both hands from one side to the other.)
And then there were three. (Hold up 3 fingers.)

Three little snowflakes
Falling down on you, (Wiggle fingers down to the floor then point to children.)
One blew away.
WHOOSH! (Dramatically move both hands from one side to the other.)
And then there were two. (Hold up 2 fingers.)

Two little snowflakes
Having lots of fun, (Make ASL sign for “play”.)
One blew away.
WHOOSH! (Dramatically move both hands from one side to the other.)
And then there was one. (Hold up 1 finger.)

One little snowflake
Lying in the sun, (Form a large circle over your head with your arms.)
It melted away.
SPLOOSH! (Clap hands together.)
And then there were none. (Hold up closed fist.)

Wiggles: “Zoom Zoom Zoom”
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re going to the moon.
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re going to the moon.
If you want to take a trip
climb aboard my rocket ship.
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We’re going to the moon.
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Blast off!

Book 2: The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

Transition: “Marching Medley” Ralph’s World

Book 3: The Duckling Gets a Cookie?! by Mo Willems

Closing: “Goodbye” with sign language
Goodbye, friends. (x3)
It’s time to say goodbye.