So, after opening music, we started with a few fingerplays and songs.
This one I particularly loved because it is super cute:
Two Mother Pigs
Two mother pigs lived in a pen, (Two thumbs up)
Each had four babies and that made ten. (Wiggle four fingers on each hand)
These four babies were black and white. (Wiggle four fingers on one hand)
These four babies were black as night. (Wiggle four fingers on the other hand)
All eight babies loved to play. (Wiggle eight fingers)
And the rolled and they rolled in the mud all day. (Roll hands)
At night, with their mother, they curled up in a heap, (Make fists, palms up)
And squealed and squealed, till they went to sleep. (Tuck thumbs under fingers)
source: Yorba Linda Public Library
After My Bath
After my bath...I try, try, try, to rub myself till I’m dry, dry dry. (pretend to dry with towel)
Hands to dry and fingers and toes. (point to body parts)
Two wet legs and one shiny nose. (point to body parts)
Just think how much less time it would take,
If I were a dog and could shake, shake, shake! (shake whole body)
source: Nursery Rhymes
Book: "Harry the Dirty Dog"by Gene Zion
This is a classic! As in, written before my own parents were even born. And yet, it is still so poignant (not that kids really need to know that). It has something for everyone: it's humorous, sad, sweet, and parents will genuinely enjoy hearing it just as much as the kids.
It is a little longer, so I definitely would suggest this for an older audience of mostly preschoolers. I just happened to have a larger group of older kids at this particular storytime and...well, it's a favorite of mine so I couldn't not read it!
Song: "Soap" by Bob McGrath on Sing Along With Bob #2
Lyrics:
Soap, Soap, you gotta wash your nose with soap, soap
You gotta wash your ears with soap, soap
You gotta wash your toes with soap, soap, soap
Soap, soap, you gotta wash your knees with soap, soap
You gotta wash your palms with soap, soap
You gotta wash your cheeks with soap, soap, soap
Little Pig, Little Pig
Little Pig, Little Pig, turn around
Little Pig, Little Pig, touch the ground
Little Pig, Little Pig, reach up high
Little Pig, Little Pig, wink one eye
Little Pig, Little Pig, touch your nose
Little Pig, Little Pig, touch your toes
Little Pig, Little Pig, slap your knees
Little Pig, Little Pig, sit down please
*my variation, but the original version: Storytime Katie
Book: "Meet Wild Boars" by Meg Rosoff
Funny and fun, this is a great book to read during storytime! I would suggest this as a middle ground between toddlers and preschoolers. Obviously it's a little much for baby's but as my family storytime's lean towards the older crowd, it's acceptable.
Five Little Piggies
Five little piggies rolling in the mud.
Squishy, squashy, felt so good!
Then along came the farmer,
who took one for a bath.
Continue to one little piggy
source: Delta Township District Library
Then we finished up with a few songs, including:
Song: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" by Bob McGrath on Sing Along With Bob #2
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