- 11-20-13: Run Turkey Run didn't come in time, so we got very wiggly. This is why I don't like holiday-themed storytimes - most of the books tend to be too long (plus the whole read about turkeys and make turkey crafts and then eat them thing is weird).
- 11-7-12: What with the very gloomy weather (personally I like fog, but I'm in a minority) and the time change, everyone was late! However, I had a lot of older kids because there was no 4k today. Some of the younger kids got very wiggly and had to take leave early, so this storytime really works best for older kids. We didn't read Gobble Gobble.
Introduction, welcome, and announcements: No programs Thanksgiving, holiday programs.
Early Literacy Theme: Print motivation is a child's interest in and enjoyment of books and reading.
Opening name song: The more we get together
Long story: One is a feast for a mouse by Judy Cox
Movement: Mr. Turkey
Nonfiction: I'm a turkey by Jim Arnosky
Early Literacy Aside: If your child has trouble sitting still for a whole story, try ways to keep their attention, like singing the story, which is what we're going to do in our next story!
Music: I know an old lady who swallowed a pie by Alison Jackson
Short story: Gobble Gobble Crash by Julie Stiegemeyer
Short story: Run turkey run by Diane Mayr
Closing song: Sunny Day
Process art: Feather art
Prep: Feathers, paper plates, glue, crayons
Kids use the feathers and crayons to create a picture on the plates
Take Home Insert
Process art: Feather art
Prep: Feathers, paper plates, glue, crayons
Kids use the feathers and crayons to create a picture on the plates
Take Home Insert