Hello Song: Heckety Peckety
No matter the size of the crowd, everyone’s name is beautiful so let’s put them in a song!
Heckety peckety bumblebee
Won’t you say your name for me? ______________
Let’s say it ______________
Let’s clap it ______________
On your lap ______________
With a whisper ______________
With a shout ______________
Early Literacy Song
Tune: Goodnight Ladies
Talk, sing, read, write, play x3
You can start today.
Talk, sing, read, write, play x3
You are on your way—to reading!
Welcome Book: The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
3 Ways to be be a part of Sunshine Squad (from Sunflower Storytime)
- Being kind to yourself
- Being kind to others
- Being kind to animals and nature
Affirmation Chant by Cynthia Dawn (featured on Miss Sarah’s Storytime)
Action Rhyme: My Body Belongs to Me from Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning by Amadee Ricketts — highly recommended!
Tune: 99 Bottles of Pop on the Wall
Book: One of a Kind by Chris Gorman
Tambourines Song: “I’m Me” by Charlie Hope
Settle Rhyme
Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
If you’re ready for a story clap your hands
If you’re ready for a story clap your hands
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story
If you’re ready for a story clap your hands
If you’re ready for a story sit right down
If you’re ready for a story sit right down
If you’re ready for a story, if you’re ready for a story
If you’re ready for a story sit right down
Book: The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
Video Song: “It’s You I Like” by Mr. Rogers
Craft: Fingerprint Balloons
- Washable ink pads
- Ultra fine point sharpies or pens
- Baby wipes (for cleaning fingers)
Inspired by the cover of The Wonderful Things You Will Be these fingerprint balloons feature all the beautiful traits of the child. This is a great way to build a child’s self-esteem and encourage parents to vocalize their admiration for their child and have a conversation with them. Because there are so many balloons, parents felt more inclined to go beyond basic descriptors like “smart” and “beautiful.”
More books that promote positive perceptions of oneself:
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