Toddlers: Alligators/Crocodiles

Opening SongHello Hello! By Super Simple Songs
CalendarWe review over the day of the week, season, and weather.
ASLAlligator/Crocodile                         
Animal RecognitionI showed the kids pictures of alligators and crocodiles and gave them facts about each one. I also used a tape measure to show the largest alligator and crocodile in the world.
Weekly RhymeThis is Big, Big, Big
This is big, big, big.
This is small, small, small.
This is tall, tall, tall.
This is short, short, short.
This is fast, fast, fast.
This is slow, slow, slow.
This is yes, yes, yes.
This is no, no. no.          

Sing two times. Second time add in
ASL for yes and no.
BookDo Crocs Kiss? by Salina Yoon
Weekly RhymeClap, Clap, Clap Your Hands
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap your hands with me
Clap your hands, let me see
Clap your hands with me

Beep, beep, beep your nose
Touch, touch, touch your shoulders
Tap, tap, tap your knees
Shake, shake, shake your feet
Color Matching
I created these different color crocodiles. I had the kids identify each color and then mixed them all over the board. The kids helped me do a memory color match.
RhymeA is for Alligator, Chop, Chop, Chop!
A is for alligator, chop, chop, chop!
B is for bouncing, hop, hop, hop!
C is for circle, round and round.
D is for dizzy, all sit down!
Source: King County Library System
Dance SongAlligator in the Elevator by The Peter Pan Kids
Dance SongSee Ya Later Alligator by Laura Doherty
Cool DownMelt all the way down to floor until you are laying down. Sing the Alphabet. Count up to 5 and down from 5.
Goodbye SongSkidamarink by Old Town School of Folk Music

Craft:

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