Outreach: Storytime at the Pool
1. Introduction: This simply outreach storytime that is a great way to promote the library, the summer reading program and the events and activities available free at the library. I bring my laptop to register any patrons up for the summer reading program. Note: Bring Summer reading kits to give up to those who register, bring adult and teen program flyers too.
2. Opening: Hand out the Hello/Goodbye poem and rhythm sticks that can be purchased on amazon at https://www.amazon.com/US-Games-1040210-Sticks-24-Pack/dp/B0000BYMYT/ref=asc_df_B0000BYMYT/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198093909967&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16847733326773748374&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003649&hvtargid=pla-319329601610&psc=1 . Ordered 6/18/2021
Lyrics:
Bread and butter Marmalade and Jam Let’s say hello as quiet as we can (whisper: hello)
Bread and butter Marmalade and Jam Let’s say hello as Loud as we can Bread and butter Marmalade and Jam Let’s say hello as slow as we can
Bread and butter Marmalade and Jam Let’s say hello as nice as we can (big smile)
3. Book shared: Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons.
Other possible books to share:
Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons (on order). (Younger audience)
Sun: One in a Billion by McAnulty (on order)
Sun Flower Lion by Kevin Henkes (good for younger audience)
I like the Sun by Sarah Nelson
The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluck
Hello, Day! by Anita Lobel (good for younger audience)
Sun by Marion Dane Bauer (Easy Reader)
4. Craft:
Suncatchers
Directions: Each child gets a sun-catcher to paint. Purchased through Oriental Trading.
Handout to take home:
5. Book: If time permits read another story.
Llama Llama Sand and Sun by Anna Dewdney
6. Closing: Bread and Butter closing poem.
7. Handout: Give each child a coloring page to take home.
Stem Jr. Storytime Kit
In this kit, parent/caregiver will get one of the following books about the sun:
Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons (on order). (Younger audience)
Sun: One in a Billion by McAnulty (on order)
Sun Flower Lion by Kevin Henkes (good for younger audience)
I like the Sun by Sarah Nelson
The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluck
Llama Llama Sand and Sun by Anna Dewdney
Hello, Day! by Anita Lobel (good for younger audience)
Sun by Marion Dane Bauer (Easy Reader)
Directions:
Craft: Make Your Own Sundial
Prep Work:
Cut out a whole in the middle of a paper plate that will align with the black dot on the clock template below.
In the Sun kit place the following:
Print out and place Sundial Instructions into kit.
One 8 ½ inch paper plate. Cut hole in middle of plate that aligns with black dot on clock.
Glue Stick
Crayons
Straw
The book, Sun up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons
Instructions for Parent/Caregiver:
Instructions for Craft:
Toddler and Preschool Storytime:
Felt Board: For regular toddler or preschool storytime, the template for Bread and Butter Marmalade and Jam could be used.
Fingerplay:
Sunshine Fingerplay
The sun makes the outside a warm place to play (arms above head in circle)
It makes the flowers grow each day (holding up hands wiggling fingers)
The sun hides its face during the night
(cover face with hands)
But during the daytime it shines - oh so bright
(arms above head in circle)
Credit: (From: http://stepbystepcc.com/sunshine.html
Literacy Asides for Toddler and/or Preschool Storytime: (Use for newsletter)
The importance of rhymes such as the one we recited in the beginning and ending of our program today.
Reading together helps children learn how the written language works.
Sing a book with your child. You can make up a tune, or choose a book with a song you already know. You can even choose a theme – such as books about the sun – and then sing “Sunshine” with your child.
Healthy Snack:
Instructions: Slice oranges. Provide pretzels and raisins.
The children place an orange circle slice on their plate. They can use the pretzel sticks for the rays of the sun and raisins to make faces!
Credit: Preschool Plan It. (n.d.). Preschool Sun theme. Retrieved from https://www.preschool-plan-it.com/preschool-sun-theme.html
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