Activities

Little Bo Peep

Introduction of Rhyme	Little Bo Peep Little Bo peep has lost her sheep And doesn’t know where to find them. Leave them alone and they’ll come home, Bringing their tails behind them.
Acton Rhyme	Little Sheep Little sheep, little sheep, turn around. Little sheep, little sheep, graze on the ground. Little sheep, little sheep, frolic on your toes. Little sheep, little sheep, wiggle your nose. Little sheep, little sheep, fluff your wool. Little sheep, little sheep, jump to keep cool. Little sheep, little sheep, scratch your feet. Little sheep, little sheep, find your seat.Source: Artsy Toddler
Book	Where is Green Sheep?
Flannel	Matching Tails to Sheep Source:Best Toys 4 Toddlers
Finger Rhyme	5 Fluffy Sheep 5 fluffy sheep skating on the floor, one fell down and that left 4.4 fluffy sheep drinking cold tea, one got a tummy ache and that left 3. 3 fluffy sheep wondering what to do, one got bored and that left 2. 2 fluffy sheep laying in the sun, one fell asleep and that left 1. 1 fluffy sheep sitting all alone, he didn’t know what to do so he went home! Source: Narrating Tales of Preschool Storytime
Action Rhyme	Newborn Lamb Tune: I’m A Little TeapotI’m a baby lamb just born today I want to run around and play I am very hungry – I must eat So I’ll grow up big like my daddy sheep. – repeat, substituting “mommy sheep” Source:King County Library System

I Asked My Mother

Introduction of Rhyme	I Asked My Mother… I asked my mother For fifteen cents. To see the elephant Jump the fence.He jumped so high That he touched the sky And never came back Til the Fourth of July.
Rhyme	I asked my mother I asked my mother for fifty cents, (put hand out with palm up) To see the elephant jump the fence, (cup eyes and start to crouch) He Jumped so high, (jump up) He reached the sky, (keep jumping) And didn’t come back till the Fourth of the July. ( wave goodbye)I assigned the actions to the rhyme.
Magnet Board	Recognize Money This was slightly harder for my younger participants. However, parents/guardians of my older participants really liked this idea.
Action	Colonel Hathi’s March We had the kids march around the room.
Goodbye	Song

Crafts:

Lamb Tails: We made sure the strings were long enough for the kids to tie them around their waists.

Wrap the lamb: We received our inspiration from Verona Storytime. Our craft did kind of look like a mummy. This is a great tactical craft!

Elephant: Our last take-home craft was a Popsicle elephant that went to our last rhyme.

We celebrated national squirrel day!

Introduction	Hello Hello!
Action Rhyme	The Squirrel Sneaky, squeaky (tiptoe) Hippity, hop, (hop) Up he goes (stretch arms up) To the tree top. Whirly, twirly (spin around) Round and round Down he scampers (sit down) To the ground. Source: Circle Time Activities, Grade Preschool
Book	The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel
Flannel	Acorns Down around the corner by the big oak tree Sat five little acorns looking so yummy Along came a squirrel with a big bushy tail. He took one acorn and ran off down the trail. (4,3,2,1).Source: One Little Librarian
Book	Shake the Tree! A Minibombo Book by Chiara Vignocchi
Traditional Rhyme	This is Big Big Big This is big big big This is small small small This is short short short This is tall tall tall This is fast fast fast This is slow slow slow This is yes yes yes This is no no no Source: Mel’s Desk Second Rhyme We Do: Very, Very Tall
Nursery Rhyme	Little Miss Muffet Little Miss Muffet Sat on a tuffet, Eating her curds and whey; Along came a spider Who sat down beside her And frightened Miss Muffet away.
Sign Language	Squirrel
Action Rhyme	Grey Squirrel Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Swish your busy tail! Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Swish your busy tail! Wrinkle up your funny nose Hold a nut between your toes Grey squirrel, grey squirrel Swish your busy tail. Source: Small Town Story Time Lady
Action Song	Nuts Put your acorns UP, put your acorns DOWN Hold your acorns and turn around! Put your acorns UP, put your acorns DOWN Put your acorn down on the groundSource:One Little Librarian I modified the version from squirrels to acorn. Just a recommendation, I originally said “nuts” and realized it didn’t work as well…. I gave the kids egg shakers for this portion.
Dance Song	I’m a Nut (a cappella)
Dance Song	Let Us Chase the Squirrel
Traditional Song	ABC, Count to 5
Goodbye Song	Skidamarink