Virtual Preschool Storytime
Introduction: This storytime is designed for preschool children ages 4 -5 and their families/caregivers. All children are invited to join us every other week on zoom. We will listen to songs, read a book and you will complete a craft at home. After you register you will receive a call to pick up your preschool storytime kit. Inside the kit, will be a copy of the book, Ms. Debbie will be reading, a preschool newsletter, a worksheet and a craft to do at home after the storytime.
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Virtual Slideshow for Zoom Program: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VQ88kMuv3v00IbWhh-a7GFUZyLCJAcHeGQx3IXcRqbs/edit?usp=sharing
Outline:
Introduction: Hi Everyone! Welcome to preschool storytime. My name is Ms. Debbie, and I am happy to see you all here today. If you want your parent can type your name in the chat box so we can all get to know each other better. So let’s get started with our opening song. I have included the song in our storytime kit if you would like to join in. If not enjoy listening to our opening song.
Hello Song (laminate included in storytime kit)
Our letter today is "P". Can anyone tell me a word that starts with the letter P?
Princess, Princess, pink, purple
Okay let's stand up and get our wiggles out! Let's stand up.
Okay 1, 2, 3 let's sit down.
Today you are going to hear the bilingual picture book, The Princessa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya
Credit: Read it Again. 2019, December 1. LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA | BILINGUAL BOOKS FOR KIDS Retrieved from https://youtu.be/fMTUqtxGPrM
Craft: Crown Mask purchased at Michaels. $1.00 each
Included in the kit:
Colored markers
Dot Paint
Parent Newsletter:
P worksheet
Coloring pages:
Wooden Crown Mask (craft)
Directions:
Preschool Storytime
Updated: 3/22/2021
Introduction: This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 1 hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Age Range: 4 and 5 years olds
Skills Supported: Socialization, reading, writing, and listening.
Preschool Standards:
Information Books: Actively participate in read aloud experiences using age appropriate information books. Compare and contrast favorite story books and favorite informational texts and discuss which book is fiction (e.g., tells a story) and which book is information (explains or shares real information).
Frequency: Once a week
Weekly Attendance: 20 children and their parent/caregiver
Staff or Volunteer: 1 staff member and 2 volunteer's
Format: Registration required.
Budget: Supplies:
Books Shared: (today's program)
The Duchess and Guy: A rescue-to royalty puppy love story by Nancy Furstinger
The Princess and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya
Other Books to Display at Storytime:
Prince Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
Princess Truly in I am Truly by Kelly Greenawalt (or any in this series of picture books)
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen
The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton
The Very Fairy Princess by Julie Andrews
The Prince will Not Go to Bed by Dayle Ann Dodds
Over at the Castle by Boni Ashburn
Princess Baby by Karen Katz
Pre-storytime Preparation:
None
1. Introduction: Welcome to preschool storytime. My name is Ms. Debbie. I am so glad to see you today. I am so happy to see adults in our program today. It is more fun for your children when you are here with them to enjoy reading, writing, singing, talking and playing together. If you did not register online, please see Ms. Peggy right now. She needs you to fill out a quick registration form.
2. Opening Song:
Credit: The Kilboomers: Kids Music Channel. (2015, August 4). Hello song. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/x23rTDl4AMs
Lyrics:
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
How are you today?
I am fine, I am great.
I am fine, I am great.
I am fine, I am great.
I'm very well today.
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
How are you today?
I am hungry, I am tired.
I am hungry, I am tired.
I am hungry, I am tired.
I'm not so good today.
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
Hello, hello, how are you?
I am very good today.
Handout for parents:
3. Early Literacy Aside: Explain
Traditional stories have endured time and are familiar to all ages. These traditional stories may be fairy tales and fables. Folktales may be more culturally specific but contain concepts and truths that transcend cultures. The list of books of fairy tales, folktales, and fables I placed in our newsletter are great for foundational literacy and are a good starting point to introduce these traditional stories to your preschoolers.
4. Theme Talk:
[Children sit in circle]. My name is Ms. Debbie. My first name starts with the letter "D". Who wants to tell me their name? Go around the circle, have parents encourage children to participate and aide them in telling me their first name and the letter their first name starts with. As the children tell me their name, I will be giving out their name plate. Today we are going to read two books. Our first book is The Princess and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya.
5. Book: The Princess and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya
6. Early Literacy Aside: Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. Play helps children feel a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. This motivates them to try new experiences and not to give up when something seems difficult. Also, it’s fun!
7. Information Book: The Duchess and Guy: A rescue-to-royalty puppy love story by Nancy Furstinger.
8. Action Rhyme:
Curtsy Like a Princess (Tune: Skip to My Lou) Curtsy like a princess just like so
Curtsy like a princess just like so
Curtsy like a princess just like so
Curtsy like a princess!
Bow like a prince just like so… Juggle like a jester just like so… Fly like a fairy just like so… Roar like a dragon, just like so…
Credit: Story Time Secrets: Resources for sharing books with kids. (2011, November 7). Retrieved from https://storytimehooligans.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/princess-storytime/
9. Song
ABC Song
The Learning Center. (2012, January 15). ABC Song. [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/yseWMJS8IHw
Lyrics:
ABCDEFG
HIJKLMNOP
QRSTU and V
WXY and Z
Now I know my ABC's
Next time wouldn't you sing with me.
After the first time we sing the verse, have children jump up when they hear the letter of their first name.
10. Early Literacy Aside: One way to play can be demonstrated with the worksheet you will receive at the end of this program. Children will use paint dot brush to trace the letter P. It is fun way to practice letters as well as strengthen fine motor skills.
11. Closing Song
Lyrics
Goodbye, goodbye.
It’s time to go.
Goodbye, goodbye.
I don’t want to go.
See you later, alligator.
Bye bye bye, butterfly.
Goodbye!
Credit: Childrensmusic, 2016. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/UQfvAlmr5g0
12. End of Storytime Activity:
Mosaic Crown from Oriental Trading: https://www.orientaltrading.com/mosaic-crown-kit-a2-13688061.fltr?keyword=crown+craft .
13. Takeaways
Preschool Newsletter
Letter Worksheet
Coloring sheet
Copy of programming schedule
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