Jingle All the Way (No. 16)

Jingle all the way to  STORYTIME with the Storytime Seedlings Podcast, Episode 16. 

For a handy print-out of Christmas and Winter fingerplays and songs - click here.

1. Listen to the Podcast - Episode 16 - Jingle All the Way - Storytime Seedlings 

2. Picture Books

Jingle Bells by Susan Jeffers

Stowaway in A Sleigh by C. Roger Mader

Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson

3. Jingle All the Way - Fingerplays and Songs

“Let’s All Do a Little Clapping”(Tune: We Wish You a Merry Christmas)

Let’s all do a little clapping
Let’s all do a little clapping
Let’s all do a little clapping
And spread Christmas cheer.
Additional verses:
jumping, bending, twirling


Source: www.preschooleducation.com

 

 

4. Early Literacy Tip: 

Pre-Literacy Tip—The Joy of Giving

 The Winter holidays, whether it be Hannukah, Kwanzaa or Christmas, is a splendid time to teach children about the joy of giving. Help your children to make presents for people they love - a coloring book picture for Daddy, a card for Mommy. Young children can also help in making cookies (stirring the dough, sprinkling the sprinkles) to give to Grandma and Grandpa. Along the way they will feel the joy, as will you, in seeing the happiness that comes with giving while you share these activities together!
                     Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
                        See you in Storytime, Ms. Lauren

Hello!
I'm Lauren Teixeira, Children's Librarian and Podcaster.
Join me on Thursdays at Milpitas Library for:
Budding Bookworms - Stories for 3 & 4 @ 10:30 am

Thanksgiving Gobble Gobble Good Storytime (No. 15)

Thanksgving is a gobble, gobble good time to have with family and STORYTIME with the Storytime Seedlings Podcast.  For a handy print-out of Thanksgiving fingerplays and songs - click here.

1. Listen to the Podcast - Episode 15 - Thanksgiving and Families - Storytime Seedlings 

2. Picture Books  

The Thankful Book by Todd Parr

One Family by George Shannon

Over the River and Through the Wood by L. Child, Illustrated by Emma Randall

3. Thanksgiving and Families - Fingerplays and Songs

Mr. Turkey

I have a turkey, big and fat.
(Make a fist with one hand-thumb out for turkey's head) 
 He spreads his tail and walks like that.
(Open your fingers and wobble your hand)  
His daily corn he would not miss.
(Poke with thumb at floor)  
And when he talks,
it sounds like this:
Gobble-Gobble-Gobble!
(wiggle thumb)

Some Families 

 Some families are large
(spread arms out wide)
Some families are small
(bring arms close together)
But I love my family
(cross arms over chest)
best of all!

4. Early Literacy Tip: 

Pre-Literacy Tip—Cognition and General Knowledge—The World We Live In—Physical and Social

Thanksgiving is a sweet time to cook with your child, such as letting them pour in the (premeasured) flour or to stir the cake batter or spoon the cookie dough onto the cookie pan, something that is appropriate to their age and ability. When you cook with your child, talk about what you are doing to help him or her to understand all the steps involved.  Such experiences serve children well when they try to understand the world around them.    And, these time make for marvelous memories to cherish, too.
                                   See you at Storytime, Lauren

Hello!
I'm Lauren Teixeira, Children's Librarian and Podcaster.
Join me on Thursdays at Milpitas Library for:
Budding Bookworms - Stories for 3 & 4 @ 10:30 am

APPLES Episode 13

Episode 13 - Apples    WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:  1. Picture Books 2. Fingerplays, Songs and a Story 3. Early Literacy Tip for Parents

 

1. PICTURE BOOKS

	Hungry Bunny by Claudia Rueda In this interactive picture book, the reader must help Bunny as he gathers apples to eat, and uses his red scarf to climb a tree or create a rope bridge.
Little Apple Goat by Caroline Jayne Church Little Apple Goat's love of apples, cherries, and pears helps her plant an orchard for the animals on the farm.	Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett Explores concepts of color, shape, and food using only five simple words, as a bear juggles and plays.

 

2. FINGERPLAYS, SONGS, AND A STORY

  

3. EARLY LITERACY TIP FOR PARENTS

Mathematical and Scientific Thinking (Time and Sequence) Orange Pear Apple Bear Illstration from the book by Emily Gravett     Helping children to see the order in which things take place, whether in a book like Orange Pear Apple Bear, in a recipe for applesauce, in the sequence of a day, helps them to develop the mathematical concept of sequencing.              See you at Storytime, Lauren Orange Pear Apple Bear Illustration from the book by Emily Gravett

 

Storytime Seedlings Podcaster (and Children's Librarian):

Hi, I'm Lauren! I do the following storytimes:

Pumpkins! Episode 12

Episode 12

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:  1. Picture Books 2. Fingerplays, Songs and a Story 3. Early Literacy Tip for Parents

Episode 12

 

1. PICTURE BOOKS

	Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins  by James Dean Pete the Cat takes on the classic favorite children's song "Five Little Pumpkins."  Join Pete as he rocks out to this cool adaptation of the classic Halloween song!
Pumpkin Trouble by Jan Thomas When Duck decides to make a jack-o-lantern, he and his friends Pig and Mouse are in for a scary adventure.	Pug & Pig Trick or Treat by Joyce Wan Pig is excited about Halloween but Pug loses his holiday spirit because of his uncomfortable costume.

 

2. FINGERPLAYS, SONGS, AND A STORY

  

3. EARLY LITERACY TIP FOR PARENTS

Listening and Speaking Pug & Pig Trick or Treat, illustration from the book, by Joyce Wan     Helping your child to put words to feelings develops vocabulary in a meaningful way. Children can understand the words long before they can say them.       You can talk not only about your child’s feelings, but about yours as well, especially at Halloween time with pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns and people in costumes that may frighten a child or make them feel uncertain or intrigued, but also unsure of them.  This is a good time to talk about how children feel about pumpkins with a face—Jack-O-Lanterns or other images associated with Halloween.     You can talk about how you felt as a child at Halloween.  This is a good time to touch in with your child.  It’s a fun time, but also a challenging time with lots of things happening—all at once. See you at Storytime, Lauren  Pug & Pig Trick or Treat, illustration from the book, by Joyce Wan

 

Storytime Seedlings Podcaster (and Children's Librarian):

Hi, I'm Lauren! I do the following storytimes:

Babies-- Baby Bouncers Lapsit, a program for infants with a caregiver.*   --- and --- Preschoolers-- 3's & 4's Budding Bookworms  (Stories and Songs  for 3, 4, and 5 year olds).* www.sccl.org

​ **Evaluations needed: After you listen to episode 12 - please let us know what you think and  take this quick survey! Thanks! We appreciate your input.

Episode 11 Cats

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:  1. Picture Books 2. Fingerplays, Songs and a Story 3. Early Literacy Tip for Parents

Episode 11:

1. PICTURE BOOKS

	Kitten's First Full Moon by Keven Henkes When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
	Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean and Eric Litwin Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.

2. FINGERPLAYS, SONGS AND A STORY

  

3. EARLY LITERACY TIP FOR PARENTS

Building Resilience in Our Children Kitten's First Full Moon, illustration from the book, by Kevin Henkes     The Pre-Literacy Tip for Episode 11 is on helping our children to overcome disappointment, find  comfort and satisfaction in what does come our way and so, build resilience.  Life rarely gives us exactly what we think we want.  Growing into acceptance on what we do have is a milestone for anyone.      The saying, “if life gives you lemons, make lemonade” comes to mind. For example, when you bring your child to the library and Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is what your child wants, but—Oh No—its checked out—How about trying another Pete the Cat book for now and place the one that was really wanted, on hold, to pick up a few days later?  Along the way, the librarian can also help you find other fun books on cats, dogs, unicorns, or dragons or whatever your heart desires.      Making lemonade out of lemons can also  help with learning the behavior called “delayed gratification. “ There is a lot in life to navigate for children.  What a blessing to have them re-open our eyes! Kitten's First Full Moon, illustration from the book, by Kevin Henkes      In Episode 11:  Cats,  thanks to Pete the Cat, we know that “Buttons come and buttons go” and if we make the best of what we have, then “happiness is  just around the corner.”                                   See you at Storytime,  Lauren  P.S.—*Thanks to Mrs. Buckles (Miss Nancy) for her outstanding podcast performance! Kitten's First Full Moon, illustration from the book, by Kevin Henkes

Storytime Seedlings Podcaster (and Children's Librarian):

Hi, I'm Lauren! I do the following storytimes:

Babies-- Baby Bouncers Lapsit, a program for infants with a caregiver.*   --- and --- Preschoolers-- 3's & 4's Budding Bookworms  (Stories and Songs  for 3, 4, and 5 year olds).*

​ **Evaluations needed: After you listen to episode 11 - please let us know what you think and  take this quick survey! Thanks! We appreciate your input.