Introduction: It is imperative that library programs reflect the rich diversity of the entire community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2019, July 1), 44% of Ridgefield park's community is Hispanic or Latino. Over 51% of households speak a language other than English in their home. Bilingual storytimes in English and Spanish is an effective strategy to attract Latino and Spanish-speaking families to our library.
Source: City-Data. (2020). 07660, Ridgefield Park NJ Detailed Profile. Retrieved from https://www.city-data.com/zips/07660.html
Topic: Horton escucha a Quién!/ Horton Hears a Who!
Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Favor de asistirse y disfrutar cuentos, juegos con dedos, canciones, y mucho más cosas. So presentaren en inglés y español.
Bilingual Storytime
Come join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and other fun. Presented in English and Spanish.
The program should be run with two people, one who is fluent in Spanish.
Consider:
Library staff & volunteers
School language teachers
Attendees like parents or caregivers.
Opening Song
(tune of Frere Jacques)
Buenas días, buenas días, Good morning! Good morning
!¿Cómo estás? ¿Cómo estás? How are you? How are you?
Muy bien, gracias. Very well, thank you!
Muybien, gracias. Very well, thank you!
¿Y usted? ¿Y usted? And you? And you?
Early Literacy Tip:
Movement Song:
Spanish Book:
Spanish Song:
Co-read Book:
Activity:
English Book:
Craft: Horton Puppet
Materials
· Brown Paper Bag
· Colored card stock (in blue or gray)
· White card stock
· Glue stick
· Horton craft template (download form located at the end of this page)
Tools
Scissors
Instructions
1. Download the Horton craft template, print and cut out the pieces.
2. Measure out the bottom portion of the brown paper bag and cut out a rectangle from the colored card stock in the same size. Glue at the bottom part of the paper bag.
3. Place Horton's trunk at the bottom portion of the top flap of the paper bag. Glue in place.
4. Glue Horton's face on top of the trunk and on the flap.
5. Place Horton's eyes just below the eyelashes and glue in place.
6. Position Horton's ears on either side of the paper bag and glue on the backside of the bag.
Source of craft: Simple Every Day Mom. (2014, January 15). Horton Paper Bag Puppet. Retrieved from www.simpleeverydaymom.com
Spanish Storytime Kit:
References:
City-Data. (2020). 07660, Ridgefield Park NJ Detailed Profile. Retrieved from https://www.city-data.com/zips/07660.html
The United States Census Bureau. (2019, July 1). Quick Facts: Ridgefield Park village, New Jersey. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ridgefieldparkvillagenewjersey
Simple Every Day Mon. (2014, January 15). Horton Paper Bag Puppet. Retrieved from www.simpleeverydaymom.com
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