tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43863694743470202082024-02-08T12:22:37.504-08:00Let's Get Ready to Read!Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-65058554905340788452014-12-29T11:11:00.000-08:002015-01-31T11:19:03.037-08:00Sneezes and Sniffles!It's that time of year! Everyone is sneezing and sniffling. Here are some titles to enjoy with your little one that help explain that it happens to all of us.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Books:</span></strong><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=440838">"Stand Back, " Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!",</a> by Patricia Thomas<br />
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Told in rhyming verse all the animals are in a panic because elephant is about to sneeze! Children will delight in the anticipation of the BIG SNEEZE!<br />
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<img alt="Tissue, please!" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780689862489/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=52688317" title="Tissue, please!" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=54672">Tissue Please!,</a> by Lisa Kopelke<br />
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For those kids who refuse to use a tissue, this title will encourage them. Frog's runny nose is disgusting to others, what's worse is he wipes it on his arms! Finally Frog discovers tissues but what will he do when he's in the middle of a dance recital and there are no tissues to be found!<br />
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<img alt="The flea's sneeze" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780805077568/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="The flea's sneeze" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=98606">The Flea's Sneeze,</a> by Lynn Downey.<br />
Another fun sneezing book told in rhyming text. This time it's the flea that sneezes.<br />
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<img alt="Barn sneeze" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781563979484/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Barn sneeze" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=393930">Barn Sneeze</a>, by Karen B. Winnick.<br />
When a pig sneezes does it sound like Aah-choo or Oink-choo? Another fun rhyming book that will also help your little one learn animal sounds.<br />
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Fingerplay:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Five little fingers
playing all day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting
really dirty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wash the
germs away</span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Four little
fingers catching a sneeze</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Needing some
gel soap</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just a
squeeze please</span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Three little
fingers staying pretty clean</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sneeze into
your shoulder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">See what I mean</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Five little
fingers happy to say</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We’re clean
and healthy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hip, Hop
Hooray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.theloopylibrarian.com/links/story-time-themes/sneezes/">Credit: The Loopy Librarian</a></span></div>
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<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-3272996957044549372014-12-19T12:58:00.001-08:002014-12-19T12:58:08.889-08:00Book Review:<br />
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<img alt="Three bears in a boat" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780803739932/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=843955803" title="Three bears in a boat" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1489319">Three Bears in a Boat</a> by David Soman.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This beautifully illustrated picture book will be read time
and time again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Theo, Dash and Charlie
decide to climb up the mantle to get some honey while their Mother is not
around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While in pursuit of the honey
their Mother's favorite blue shell falls and shatters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bears decide it would be best to find
another shell just like their mother's so she won't even miss it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They set out on their boat on an adventure to
find a blue shell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They encounter other
boats with bears but alas no luck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Finally they meet up with salty old bear and he tells them just where
they'll find it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each watercolor spread
evokes the mood during their adventure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They pass islands that look like fun, and islands that look pretty scary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they finally find the island they hope
has the blue shell they are left disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They venture back and are caught in the midst of a wild thunderstorm on
the sea, but just as fast as the storm appeared they are sailing on water as
clear as glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they finally make
it home they are delighted to find a blue shell just like their Mother's.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their mother comforts them and reassures them
of her love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, after a meal they
are still not allowed dessert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Soman's watercolors align so beautifully with the story that
any child will immediately relate to the bears' dilemmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This picture book will be enjoyed on so many
levels. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each page with its fine detail
will be examined and absorbed<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three Bears in a Boat</i> succeeds in sharing
an adventure while also managing to sneak in a lesson on taking responsibility.</span></div>
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-85033041647655822072014-12-15T06:37:00.002-08:002014-12-15T06:37:52.913-08:00SNOW!We just had a big snowstorm so I planned this hoping to excite everyone about the snow!<br />
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BOOKS:<br />
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<img alt="The snowy day" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780140501827/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="The snowy day" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=132203">The Snowy Day</a>, by Ezra Jack Keats-<br />
This classic Caldecott winner captures the sheer joy of waking up after a snowfall.<br />
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<img alt="Snow on snow on snow" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780803714564/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Snow on snow on snow" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=39241">Snow On Snow On Snow</a>, by Cheryl Chapman<br />
A young boy wakes up underneath blankets on blankets and blankets. He ventures outside with his dog Clancy and enjoys the snow on snow on snow. Help him find Clancy who's disappeared.<br />
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<img alt="All you need for a snowman" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780152007898/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="All you need for a snowman" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=444753">All You Need for a Snowman,</a> by Alice Schertle.<br />
It starts with just one snowflake but soon you have enough to build the perfect snowman! Enjoy finding all that you need and then all that you need for the snowman's friend!<br />
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<img alt="Shhhhh! Everybody's sleeping" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780060537906/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Shhhhh! Everybody's sleeping" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=66378">Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping,</a> by Julie Markes<br />
After all the fun in the snow it's time to rest. This picture book takes a whimsical look at the different people in the community and how they sleep.<br />
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Fingerplay:<br />
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Five snowmen all in a row (put five fingers up)<br />
With a big black hat and a pretty red bow (tap head and make bow around neck)<br />
Out came the sun and it stayed all day(raise both arms for the sun)<br />
One of the snowmen melted away (put one of the fingers down)<br />
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Four snowmen all in a row (put four fingers up)<br />
With a big black hat and a pretty red bow (tap head and make bow around neck)<br />
Out came the sun and it stayed all day (raise both arms for the sun)<br />
One of the snowmen melted away (put one of the fingers down)<br />
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<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-37193902661182417332014-12-04T11:16:00.000-08:002014-12-04T11:16:36.105-08:00Storytime!- Rhyming BooksBooks:<br />
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<img alt="Duck on a bike" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780439050234/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Duck on a bike" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=359442">Duck On a Bike</a>, by David Shannon <br />
A duck on bike? This is a winner! The bold illustrations along with the rhyming text make for an excellent read-aloud. Kids will love looking at all the farm animals and laugh along with you as they ride along with duck and friends.<br />
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<img alt="Sheep in a jeep" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780395411056/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Sheep in a jeep" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=164361">Sheep in a Jeep</a>, by Nancy Shaw<br />
Another great rhyming read-aloud. The only problem is that the jeep won't go, oh no! Little ones will once again laugh along as they watch the sheep try to get their jeep to go.<br />
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<img alt="How do Dinosaurs say good night?" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780590316811/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="How do Dinosaurs say good night?" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=675680">How do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?</a> by Jane Yolen<br />
When it's time for bed do little dinosaurs jump and shout? Your little one will love sharing this over and over again as they hear that little dinosaurs have to say good night too!<br />
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<img alt="Five little monkeys jumping on the bed" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780899197692/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=18255443" title="Five little monkeys jumping on the bed" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1610033">Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed</a>, by Eileen Christelow<br />
This familiar rhyme is loads of fun as a read-aloud. The illustrations capture the monkeys bedtime antics and the ending leaves everyone laughing!<br />
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Fingerplay: “Baby’s Nap”<br />This is a baby ready for a nap. <em>(hold up index finger)</em><br /> Lay him down in his mother’s lap. <em>(place finger on open palm of other hand)</em><br /> Cover him up so he won’t peep. <em>(wrap fingers around finger)</em><br /> Rock him till he’s fast asleep. <em>(rock hands back and forth)</em><br />
Credit: <a href="http://storytimekatie.com/songs-rhymes/master-list/">Storytime Katie</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpuKbJgSgdM">Shake Your Sillies Out</a>, by Raffi<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-56455492273761602892014-11-06T06:56:00.000-08:002014-11-06T06:56:34.616-08:00BOOKS FOR BABIESWhen selecting books for babies it's important to understand that the primary purpose is to model reading techniques. <br />
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<li>Book sharing with babies is more about interaction than reading.</li>
<li>Babies are stimulated more by books that encourage an activity like bouncing, or moving. </li>
<li>Don't expect to read a book from beginning to end. </li>
<li>Babies are interested in grabbing and holding the book themselves. </li>
<li>Make sure it's a pleasurable experience, if the baby is upset don't force it.</li>
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<img alt="Pajama time!" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780761119753/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Pajama time!" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=223859">Pajama Time</a>, by Sandra Boynton<br />
It's bedtime and different kinds of animals put on their pajamas to get ready for bed.<br />
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<img alt="All of baby nose to toes" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780803732179/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=243941589" title="All of baby nose to toes" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=759743">All of Baby Nose to Toes</a>, by Victoria Adler.<br />
A rhyming book that celebrates all of baby, from nose to toes.<br />
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<img alt="A child's good morning book" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780061288647/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=212908641" title="A child's good morning book" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=718426">A Child's Good Morning Book,</a> by Margaret Wise Brown<br />
Colorful illustrations celebrate the beginning of another day with birds, bees, rabbits and flowers.<br />
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<img alt="Me baby, you baby" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780525469520/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=51942546" title="Me baby, you baby" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=592785">Me Baby, You Baby,</a> by Ashley Wolff<br />
Simple rhyming text describes a day in the life of two babies. They go to the zoo with their mothers and return home at night.<br />
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<strong></strong>Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-81724699406541369622014-11-03T09:46:00.002-08:002014-11-25T06:17:43.641-08:00BABIES!In previous posts I've emphasized the need for the parent/caregiver to take seriously their role as the child's first teacher. Baby's learn through their relationships with the adults in their lives. They learn through their senses. It is critical that the adults in their lives take full advantage of the brain development that is taking place. <br />
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<strong>Why Read to Babies?</strong><br />
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Babies can't understand what you're saying, they can't hold a book, so why read to your baby?<br />
Because it introduces your baby to the connection between what you say and the written word. More importantly it's an opportunity for your baby to hear your voice and make a connection with books. When you read to your maybe you're using emotion which helps the baby develop social connections. Your baby hears many words. They may not understand them but they are hearing them and eventually they will. The more you read to them the more they'll understand. Babies who are read to frequently before the age of 2 are introduced to far more words than those who are not.<br />
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My personal experience with my granddaughter has proven to me that as soon as you start reading to your baby your baby is making connections to you, your voice, the book, the pictures and the words. When she was just weeks old we would open a book and read it. Of course she did not seem to respond, but she was looking at the pictures, responding to our voices and learning how it all fits in her little world. We never stopped reading to her. Now at 22 mos. she pulls her favorites, points to the pictures we name, tries to tell the story herself, even in "made-up" words. Most importantly she LOVES the experience. Her brain is ALWAYS developing.<br />
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<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-70639472412959394212014-10-31T11:43:00.003-07:002014-10-31T11:43:58.892-07:00STORYTIME - CONSTRUCTIONBOOKS:<br />
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<img alt="Machines at work" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780694001903/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=14413584" title="Machines at work" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=923168">Machines at Work</a>, by Byron Barton<br />
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Simple text and pictures show workers on different construction vehicles.<br />
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<img alt="Construction countdown" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780805069204/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Construction countdown" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=606927">Construction Countdown</a>, by K.C. Olson<br />
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Count down from 10 and see what important job each kind of truck has.<br />
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<img alt="Digger man" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780805066289/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=50204009" title="Digger man" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1162979">Digger Man,</a> by Andrea Zimmerman.<br />
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Come along for ride on a great big digger!<br />
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<img alt="Mighty dads" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780545609685/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=871820946" title="Mighty dads" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1403953">Mighty Dads</a>, by Joan Holub. <br />
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Simple rhyming text tell the story of Mighty Dads building something new!<br />
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Fingerplays:<br />
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The backhoe digs a big big hole<br />
The dump truck hauls the dirt<br />
The grader scrapes the ground so smooth<br />
While all the workers work<br />
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(sung to the tune of "twinkle twinkle little star)<br />
See the dump truck drive so slow<br />
It must have a heavy load<br />
Full of dirt or maybe rocks<br />
Working hard it never stops<br />
See the dump truck drive so slow<br />
It must have a heavy load<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-83871016085962203742014-10-31T08:52:00.000-07:002014-10-31T08:52:06.122-07:00FARMSBooks:<br />
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<img alt="Wazdot?" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781423183471/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=847537396" title="Wazdot?" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1631764">Wazdot?</a> by Michael Slack<br />
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An alien visits a farm on earth. With the help of his decoder beam he's able to identify the strange things he finds. Kids will have fun decoding as well!<br />
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<img alt="Down by the barn" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781477847312/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=864097511" title="Down by the barn" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1466854">Down by the Barn</a>, by Will Hillenbrand<br />
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The tractor is picking up all kinds of animals but where are they going? The kids will love making the sounds along with this story!<br />
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<img alt="Old MacDonald had a woodshop" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780399235962/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Old MacDonald had a woodshop" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=429079">Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop,</a> by Lisa Shulman<br />
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What is Old MacDonald making in his woodshop? This story is a twist on a classic story and the kids will love making the noises of all the tools used.<br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=455917">Old MacDonald Had a Farm</a>, by Nancy Hellen<br />
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The traditional story that kids will love reading along with you!<br />
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Fingerplays:<br />
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The cow in the barn goes moo, moo, moo<br />
moo, moo, moo, moo, moo, moo<br />
repeat<br />
All around the farm<br />
The pig in the barn goes oink, oink, oink,<br />
oink, oink, oink...oink, oink, oink<br />
repeat<br />
All around the farm<br />
The hens in the coop go cluck, cluck, cluck<br />
cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck<br />
repeat<br />
All around the farm<br />
The lambs on the hill go baa, baa, baa,<br />
baa, baa, baa, ...baa, baa, baa<br />
repeat<br />
All around the farm<br />
The ducks on the pond go quack, quack, quack<br />
quack, quack, quack...quack, quack, quack<br />
repeat<br />
All around the farm<br />
Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-67830503911006473082014-10-31T07:52:00.002-07:002014-10-31T07:52:33.587-07:00STORYTIME - ELEPHANTS!BOOKS:<br />
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<img alt="My Bibi always remembers" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781423183853/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=830206040" title="My Bibi always remembers" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1602590">My Bibi Always Remembers</a>, by Toni Buzzeo<br />
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Little Tempo sometimes falls behind the herd but when Bibi calls everyone comes. A heartwarming story set in Africa that portrays the care the elephants have for one another.<br />
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<img alt="Elmer and the monster" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781467742009/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=865543892" title="Elmer and the monster" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1634469">Elmer and the Monster</a>, by David McKee<br />
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Everyone in the jungle is warning Elmer not to go near the roar of the monster. Brave Elmer forges on and discovers that sometimes monsters are very scary after all.<br />
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<img alt="My elephant" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763645663/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=310399725" title="My elephant" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=791077">My Elephant</a>, by Petr Horacek<br />
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Grandma and Grandpa can't play, so why not ask your elephant to play? Grandma and Grandpa won't mind if he squashes the flower bed and breaks a few things around the house. A fun intergenerational story with lots of imagination!<br />
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<img alt="What to do if an elephant stands on your foot" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780803733985/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=730403697" title="What to do if an elephant stands on your foot" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1057419">What to do if an Elephant Stands on Your Foot</a>, by Michelle Robinson<br />
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Advice is given on what to do when you meet various animals in the jungle. The trouble is while avoiding one you may very well invite another one nearby.<br />
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Fingerplay:<br />
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One elephant went out to play (pointer finger indicating one)<br />
In a Spider's Web one day<br />
He had such ENORMOUS fun<br />
That he called for more elephants to come<br />
HEY ELEPHANT (have children shout with you, they love it!)<br />
(now show two fingers)<br />
Two elephants went out to play (fingers indicating two)<br />
In a Spider's Web one day<br />
They had such ENORMOUS fun<br />
That they called for more elephants to come<br />
HEY ELEPHANT! (be sure children shout with you)<br />
(now show three fingers)<br />
Repeat for numbers 4 & 5.<br />
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Action Rhyme: “Big Gray Elephant” (from Storytime Katie)<br />
The big gray elephant slowly walks.<br /> She doesn’t make a sound.<br /> She swings her trunk from left to right.<br /> When she puts her feet on the ground.<br /> Swing, swing, left and right,<br /> She doesn’t make a sound. <br />
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Early Literacy Tip: Ask your child what they think the word ENORMOUS means? This helps build their vocabulary.<br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-44200046038720042732014-10-29T10:08:00.002-07:002014-10-29T10:15:06.266-07:00Halloween Storytime! Books:<br />
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<img alt="Room on the broom" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780803726574/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Room on the broom" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=293421">Room on the Broom,</a> by Julia Donaldson-<br />
A witch and her cat are happily flying about on her broom when the wind suddenly takes her hat and wand. Some helpful animals help out asking for a ride on her broom in return. Is there enough room on the broom? How do the save the witch from the dragon?<br />
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<img alt="Click, clack, boo! : a tricky treat" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781442465534/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=793910988" title="Click, clack, boo! : a tricky treat" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1293779">Click, Clack, Boo!,</a> by Doreen Cronin<br />
Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. He leaves candy outside and goes behind locked doors. The Halloween Party has just begun in the barn and Farmer Brown is in for some BIG surprises!<br />
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<img alt="A creepy countdown" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780688154608/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="A creepy countdown" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=566191">A Creepy Countdown</a> by Charlotte Huck<br />
Count to 10 then back again to 1. Be ready to shiver, shake and laugh you're way through this countdown!<br />
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<img alt="Pumpkin eye" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780805066814/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=44426906" title="Pumpkin eye" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=836516">Pumpkin Eye</a>, by Denise Fleming<br />
It's Halloween Night, be ready for a spooky celebration!<br />
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Fingerplays:<br />
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<strong>The Ghost </strong><br />
I saw a ghost (fingers circle eyes)<br />
He saw me too (point to yourself)<br />
I waved at him (wave your hand)<br />
But he said, “Boo!” (try to scare the person next to you)<br />
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<strong>Pumpkin</strong> A pumpkin is big ( circle hands over head)<br />
A pumpkin is round ( circle hands in front)<br />
A pumpkin has a great big smile ( outline smile on mouth)<br />
But doesn’t make a sound ( Put finger over lips)<br />
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Talk to your preschooler about the costume they're wearing. Ask about the colors and what they're pretending to be. Ask a lot of open ended questions to encourage him/her to describe things.<br />
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<br />Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-33534001380648804352014-10-28T07:48:00.000-07:002014-10-28T07:48:48.328-07:00STORYTIME - COUNTING!<br />
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<img alt="One two that's my shoe!" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781423143291/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=726695768" title="One two that's my shoe!" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1060396">One, Two, That's My Shoe!</a> by Alison Murray<br />
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<img alt="The long, long line" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781926973920/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=823831425" title="The long, long line" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1383880">The Long, Long, Line,</a> by Tomoko Ohmura<br />
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<img alt="Soup for one" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780762443543/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=746835380" title="Soup for one" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1042960">Soup for One</a>, by Ethan Long.<br />
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<img alt="Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780062110589/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=741273481" title="Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1048482">Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons,</a> by Eric Litwin<br />
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Fingerplay:<br />
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I have 10 fingers and they all belong to me<br />
I can do things do you want to see?<br />
I can make them go high. (reach up towards sky)<br />
I can make them go low. (bring hands down towards floor)<br />
I can shake them very fast. (shake hands very fast)<br />
I can shake them very slow. (shake hands very slow)<br />
I can hide them behind my back. (hide them behind your back)<br />
I can put them at my side (put hands at your side)<br />
I can close them up tight (close hands into fists)<br />
I can open them up wide (open them up wide)<br />
I can go clap, clap, clap.<br />
fold them and put them on my lap.<br />
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Storytime App with laptop:<br />
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<img alt="My Very First App" class="title-page-img" height="50" itemprop="image" src="http://screenshots.en.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/300000/300732/2010-11-02-01-100x100.png" width="50" /> Eric Carle's My Very First App<br />
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This is a beautiful interactive app for preschoolers. It has six different games for preschoolers identifying colors, animal homes, numbers, shapes, animal sounds and food. They are also leveled, easy, medium and hard. I played the numbers game at the easy level with the kids today. This was still quite challenging for them. They do enjoy when I bring the laptop out. I am careful to select well reviewed apps that are interactive. I think it gives the children exposure to the new technology available as well as teaching them their early literacy skills. <br />
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-87313142456529829722014-10-18T08:23:00.000-07:002014-10-18T09:01:28.820-07:00Storytime - FISH!!<br />
Opening Song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcyRGkki7l8&list=PLegcLtMjA8O9Z4kNwrtSVyNRSK4KjyR6b">These Are My Glasses,</a> by Laurie Berkner<br />
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<img alt="Fish eyes : a book you can count on" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780152280512/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Fish eyes : a book you can count on" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=156096">Fish Eyes: A Book you Can Count On by Lois Ehlert</a><br />
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<img alt="Rub-a-dub sub" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780152026585/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Rub-a-dub sub" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=498730">Rub-a-Dub Sub, by Linda Ashman</a><br />
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<img alt="I'm a shark!" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780061998461/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=642624621" title="I'm a shark!" /><br />
<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=948306">I'm a Shark by Bob Shea</a><br />
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<img alt="Hooray for fish!" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763627416/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Hooray for fish!" /><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=117336">Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins.</a><br />
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Fingerplays:<br />
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1-2-3-4-5 Once I Caught a Fish<br />
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One, two, three, four, five! (count with your fingers)<br />
Once I caught a fish alive: (place palms together to make a swimming fish)<br />
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. (count with your fingers)<br />
Then I let it go again. (throw hands in the air)<br />
Why did you let it go? (shrug shoulders)<br />
Because it bit my finger so. (one had bite pinkie finger on right hand)<br />
Which finger di it bite? (shrug shoulders)<br />
This little finger on my right. (wiggle pinkie finger on right hand)<br />
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This is my right hand<br />
I raise it up high<br />
This is my left hand<br />
I'll touch the sky<br />
Right hand<br />
Left hand<br />
Whirl them around<br />
Right hand<br />
Left hand<br />
Pound, pound, poundJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-258050437851006662014-10-18T07:33:00.002-07:002014-10-18T07:33:31.021-07:00Early Literacy Tips of the Day:<br />
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<ol>
<li>When changing your baby's diapers, talk to him/her. Respond to their babbles.</li>
<li>When doing the laundry name each item as you fold it</li>
<li>When preparing dinner name the food items</li>
<li>Talk, Talk, Talk!</li>
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Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-13514029605593254712014-10-14T08:09:00.002-07:002014-10-15T11:20:52.159-07:00<a href="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781563974526/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Five little pumpkins" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781563974526/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Five little pumpkins" /></a><a href="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780590100793/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fall leaves fall!" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780590100793/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Fall leaves fall!" /></a><a class="a-link-normal a-text-normal" href="http://www.amazon.com/Plumply-Dumply-Pumpkin-Mary-Serfozo/dp/068987135X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413297894&sr=8-1&keywords=pumply+dumply+pumpkin"></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">FALL STORYTIME</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=134376"><span style="font-size: small;">Five Little Pumpkins</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by Van Rynbach</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=181715">Fall Leaves Fall</a> , by Zoe Hall<br />
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<img alt="Plumply, dumply pumpkin" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780689838347/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=44174102" title="Plumply, dumply pumpkin" /><a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=835415">Plumply, Dumply, Pumpkin</a>, by Mary Serfozo<br />
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<img alt="Apples and pumpkins" class="thumbnail" src="https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780027772708/SC.GIF&client=onondagacplb&upc=&oclc=" title="Apples and pumpkins" /><a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=709758">Apples and Pumpkins</a>, by Anne Rockwell<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fingerplay:</span><br />
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Way up high, in a tree (point up)<br />
Two little apples looking down at me (two fists up in the air)<br />
So I shook that tree as hard as I could (two fists shake 'trunk')<br />
Down fell the apples (fists fall to ground)<br />
Mmmm! Were they good!(rub tummy) <br />
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Five little pumpkins sitting on gate<br />
The first one said, "oh my it's getting late!"<br />
The second one said "there are witches in the air!'<br />
The third one said" but we don't care"<br />
The fourth one said" let's run and run and run"<br />
The fifth one said" let's have some Halloween fun!"<br />
oooo-ooooo went the wind<br />
OUT went the lights <br />
and five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Early Literacy Tips</strong></span>:<br />
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<ul>
<li>When reading <em>Apples and Pumpkins</em> ask the children the colors of apples and pumpkins?</li>
<li>When reading <em>Fall Leaves Fall</em> talk about green leaves in the summer and colorful leaves in the fall.</li>
<li>When reading <em>Plumply, Dumply, Pumpkin</em> ask the children what they think Peter's going to do with the pumpkin once he gets it home</li>
<li>When reading <em>Five Little Pumpkins</em> ask them to find the black cat on each page.</li>
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catalog.onlib.org<a href="http://catalog.onlib.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=709758">Apples and Pumpkins</a>Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356559604656126378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386369474347020208.post-17277628152594336992014-10-09T07:45:00.000-07:002014-11-03T06:31:43.294-08:00Parent as the first teacherFrom the moment your child is born his/her brain is developing at a rapid rate. 80% of total brain development occurs in the first 3 years of life! It is essential that we take advantage of this rapid development and ensure that our children have the best start possible. Learning does not begin in Kindergarten, it begins at birth. This blog is going to provide tips, practices, sample storytimes, fingerplays and anything else that you can do at home to give your child the best start possible. <br />
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The five early practices that children must do in order to become successful readers are: READING, PLAYING, SINGING, TALKING, and WRITING.* You can practice all of these from birth! <br />
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READING:<br />
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<li>Reading together with your children is the most important way to help them get ready to read.</li>
<li>Make book sharing time a special time.</li>
<li>Let your child see you reading and enjoying books.</li>
<li>Give books as gifts.</li>
<li>Visit your public library often.</li>
<li>Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.</li>
<li>Read together and talk about what you read.</li>
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TALKING:<br />
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<li> Talk to your child about what your are doing.</li>
<li> Tell your child stories</li>
<li> Talk in the language you're most comfortable speaking</li>
<li> Ask questions even if you child does not have the words to answer</li>
<li> Respond to your babies babbles</li>
<li> Add more words to what your child says</li>
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SINGING: <br />
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<li>Songs are a natural way to learn about language</li>
<li>Songs help children recognize the rhythms and rhymes of spoken language</li>
<li>Songs help children break down language into separate words.</li>
<li>Singing can also slow down language for children to clearly hear.</li>
<li>Clapping along with a song helps children sense the rhythm of words.</li>
<li>Singing helps children learn new words.</li>
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PLAYING:<br />
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<li>Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about the world and language.</li>
<li>Play helps children practice putting their thoughts into words.</li>
<li>Playing should include talking with your child. Ask them what they're doing.</li>
<li>Play is how children practice becoming adults.</li>
<li>Play allows children to practice sharing and taking turns.</li>
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WRITING:<br />
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<li>Writing and Reading go together!</li>
<li>Scribbling and drawing are forms of writing.</li>
<li>Scribbling and drawing help children learn the control they need to hold a pencil.</li>
<li>Writing your child's name lets them see letters in something familiar.</li>
<li>Writing doesn't always have to be writing- it can be tracing in sand, playing with clay or play dough, or crinkling up newspaper to help strengthen finger muscles.</li>
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*from Every Child Ready to Read, ALSC, PLA 2011<br />
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