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Writer's pictureMrs. Deborah Fagnan
Mar 8, 20214 min read

Spring Flowers!

Updated: Mar 23, 2021

Preschool Storytime: Not done


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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: STEM


Information Book: I can Grow a Flower by DK


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:



Books Shared:

Other Books to Display at Storytime:


Pre-storytime Preparation:


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

Parents, our early literacy tip of the day is on


4. Theme Talk:

[Children sit in circle]. My name is Ms. Debbie. What is your name? Go around the circle. Who can tell me what season it is? Yes Spring. What is happening outside right now? Let's look together. Look at the ground, Look at the trees. Where do these plants come from? Today we are going to read a book that will help us understand where plants come from. Our first book we are going to read is And Then it's Spring by Julie Fogliano.


5. Book: And Then it's Spring by Julie Fogliano

6. Early Literacy Aside: Example

7. Information Book: I Can Grow a Flower by DK.

















8. Activity:

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.

9. Action Rhyme

Action Rhyme: “Dig a Little Hole”

Dig a little hole (dig)

Plant a little seed (drop seed)

Pour a little water (pour)

Pull a little weed (pull up and throw away)

Chase a little bug (chasing motion)

Heigh-ho, there he goes! (shade eyes)

Give a little sunshine (make sun)

Grow a little rose (smell flower, eyes closed)

10. Early Literacy Aside: Empowerment

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:

Craft: Grow a Flower


Supplies:


1 cup of soil

1 package of seeds

Chalk


Children will put soil in flower pot. ¾ from top.

Place a few seeds in the pot. (see package for directions)

Cover the seeds with soil.

Water

Cover with plastic wrap. (optional).


When seedling begins to push through the soil, remove wrap and place in a sunny location inside the house. Water plan as directed on the seed package.

13. Takeaways

Preschool Newsletter



Letter Worksheet



Coloring sheet



 



Family Storytime Kit:



































 



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.


Zoom:


Deborah Fagnan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


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Outline:

1. 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.


2. Hello Song (laminate included in storytime kit)



3 and 4: Our letter today is "F". Can anyone tell me a word that starts with the letter F?

Finger, fly, flower, fruit



5. Okay let's stand up and get our wiggles out!


Okay 1, 2, 3 let's sit down.



6 and 7: Today you are going to hear the book, And Then it's Spring by Julie Fogliano.



Credit: And Then It's Spring, Read Aloud by Ms. Cece. 2020, March 14. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/ss_mb5qnzmI

8 - 10: Three Slides on growing Flowers


11. Craft: Grow a Flower


Supplies:


1 cup of soil

1 package of seeds

Chalk


Children will put soil in flower pot. ¾ from top.

Place a few seeds in the pot. (see package for directions)

Cover the seeds with soil.

Water

Cover with plastic wrap. (optional).


When seedling begins to push through the soil, remove wrap and place in a sunny location inside the house. Water plan as directed on the seed package.

Handouts:


Preschool Newsletter:




Coloring Sheet



Letter F Worksheet



Directions












Included in the kit:

Parent Newsletter:


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