On Friday, March 29 Brian from the Urban Prairie Puppet Company presented
"Mr. McGregor's Garden"
Here are some pictures from the show and the awesome turn out we had!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
V and X are for...
OK...now I am running out of time to finish up the alphabet before storytime ends. But to tell the truth I'm glad I had an excuse to combine two difficult letters! I do not try to do "xylophone" for x because it doesn't make the /x/ sound, so instead I use words with the x sound--exit, box, fox.
Books
Sally Goes to the Vet by Stephen Huneck
I'm Bad! by Kate & Jim McMullan
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
Little Fox in a Box
Little fox, little fox come out and play
What color box are you in today?
The Soup is Boiling Up!
(sung to: The Farmer in the Dell)
The soup is boiling up,
The soup is boiling up,
Stir slow, around we go
The soup is boiling up!
First we add the ___________
First we add the ___________
Stir slow, around we go,
The soup is boiling up!
I use a variety of vegetable cut outs that the children add to the big Halloween cauldron--and I stir with a long wooden spoon. Vegetables include: carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, onion, beans, and peas. Often several children get the same kind of vegetable. Make sure to let the kids "taste" the soup when it is done!
Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep
And doesn't know where to find them.
Leave them alone and they'll come home
Wagging their tails behind them.
Enrichment Activities
V is for Vase
Puppets
Mark the object that doesn't belong with an "x"
Valentine Match
Books
Sally Goes to the Vet by Stephen Huneck
I'm Bad! by Kate & Jim McMullan
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
Little Fox in a Box
Little fox, little fox come out and play
What color box are you in today?
The Soup is Boiling Up!
(sung to: The Farmer in the Dell)
The soup is boiling up,
The soup is boiling up,
Stir slow, around we go
The soup is boiling up!
First we add the ___________
First we add the ___________
Stir slow, around we go,
The soup is boiling up!
I use a variety of vegetable cut outs that the children add to the big Halloween cauldron--and I stir with a long wooden spoon. Vegetables include: carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, onion, beans, and peas. Often several children get the same kind of vegetable. Make sure to let the kids "taste" the soup when it is done!
Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep
And doesn't know where to find them.
Leave them alone and they'll come home
Wagging their tails behind them.
Enrichment Activities
V is for Vase
Puppets
Mark the object that doesn't belong with an "x"
Valentine Match
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
S is for Spring!
Again I stray from our "letter a week" storytime, but I have a workshop to go to on Thursday and our practicum student will do a storytime she developed on Thursday...so I thought with it being the first day of spring we should celebrate!
Books
999 Frogs Wake Up by Ken Kimura and Yasunari Murakami
Stuck in the Mud by Jane Clarke; illustrated by Garry Parsons
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
Hello, Springtime (tune: Good Night Ladies)
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, green grass
Hello, green grass
Hello, green grass
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, bluebird
Hello, bluebird
Hello, bluebird
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, bunny
Hello, bunny
Hello, bunny
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, sunshine
Hello, sunshine
Hello, sunshine
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, raindrops
Hello, raindrops
Hello, raindrops
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, rainbow
Hello, rainbow
Hello, rainbow
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
We're glad you came this way!
Shower Power! (sung to Jingle Bells)
Plip, plip, plop!
Plip, plip, plop!
Rainy, rainy days
Springtime showers
Water flowers
So the bloom in May.
Plip, plip, plop!
Plip, plip, plop!
Rainy, rainy days
Springtime showers
Water flowers
So they bloom in May!
It's Raining, It's Pouring
It's raining, it's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
And couldn't get up in the morning!
Enrichment Activities
Make a rainbow necklace with Fruit Loops
Throw bean bags into a "puddle" (hula hoop)
Alphabet Magnets
Draw a line to connect the two springtime items worksheet
Books
999 Frogs Wake Up by Ken Kimura and Yasunari Murakami
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
Hello, Springtime (tune: Good Night Ladies)
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, green grass
Hello, green grass
Hello, green grass
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, bluebird
Hello, bluebird
Hello, bluebird
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, bunny
Hello, bunny
Hello, bunny
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, sunshine
Hello, sunshine
Hello, sunshine
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, raindrops
Hello, raindrops
Hello, raindrops
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, rainbow
Hello, rainbow
Hello, rainbow
We're glad you came this way!
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
Hello, springtime
We're glad you came this way!
Shower Power! (sung to Jingle Bells)
Plip, plip, plop!
Plip, plip, plop!
Rainy, rainy days
Springtime showers
Water flowers
So the bloom in May.
Plip, plip, plop!
Plip, plip, plop!
Rainy, rainy days
Springtime showers
Water flowers
So they bloom in May!
It's Raining, It's Pouring
It's raining, it's pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
And couldn't get up in the morning!
Enrichment Activities
Make a rainbow necklace with Fruit Loops
Throw bean bags into a "puddle" (hula hoop)
Alphabet Magnets
Draw a line to connect the two springtime items worksheet
Saturday, March 16, 2013
JST4U--Let's Make Stuff!
March is National Craft Month--so what better way to celebrate than to MAKE STUFF!! The library invited students in 5th - 8th grades to visit the library to make a variety of crafts...even an edible craft! And to watch "Wreck It Ralph".
Here are the crafts we did:
"Shrinky Dinks" using recycled number 6 plastic from deli/bakery boxes. A couple of the girls turned theirs into necklaces.
Locker Magnets using scrapbook paper, stickers, manga
Manga bookmarks
Springtime Flower
The girls that were there had a great time and made lots of crafts. But we had a very low turn out. Gordon and I know there is a need for youth activities focusing on this age group, but we are just not sure what else we can do to get the 5th-8th graders to the programs!
We are planning a summer JST4U event. Summer events tend to draw more kids. The plan to make it work out better?
Here are the crafts we did:
"Shrinky Dinks" using recycled number 6 plastic from deli/bakery boxes. A couple of the girls turned theirs into necklaces.
Locker Magnets using scrapbook paper, stickers, manga
Manga bookmarks
Springtime Flower
The girls that were there had a great time and made lots of crafts. But we had a very low turn out. Gordon and I know there is a need for youth activities focusing on this age group, but we are just not sure what else we can do to get the 5th-8th graders to the programs!
We are planning a summer JST4U event. Summer events tend to draw more kids. The plan to make it work out better?
- Plan activities earlier so we can be more specific when we advertise our event.
- Talk it up a lot when we visit the schools before summer reading.
- Combine FOOD and fun. (I still believe in the saying..."If you feed them they will come.")
Hopefully we can get a good turn out for the June event!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
"Little Red Riding Hood" Puppet Show
We were so pleased to have the Urban Prairie Puppet Company present a puppet show using the Bellevue Public Library's marionette collection. Children and families enjoyed: "Little Red Riding Hood"!
As children gathered for the puppet show I brought out hand puppets for them to play with...
And now it's show time!
This show hasn't been performed since 1987!! I loved the adaptations the creators made...the wolf was after Little Red Riding Hood's chocolate chip cookies! When Red wanted to take all the cookies to Grandma Wolf hurries to Grandma's house so he can get the cookies. He asks Grandma to get in the closet and when he asks "please" she does. When Red comments "What big teeth you have!" the Wolf replies, "The better to eat chocolate chip cookies with!" When the woodcutter comes he offers Wolf graham crackers and fruit--which the wolf ends up liking!
We had an awesome turn out. We'd like to thank our wonderful donor for hosting this puppet show for the children at the Bellevue Public Library!!
As children gathered for the puppet show I brought out hand puppets for them to play with...
And now it's show time!
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| Wolf (x2), Red, Grandma, Woodcutter |
This show hasn't been performed since 1987!! I loved the adaptations the creators made...the wolf was after Little Red Riding Hood's chocolate chip cookies! When Red wanted to take all the cookies to Grandma Wolf hurries to Grandma's house so he can get the cookies. He asks Grandma to get in the closet and when he asks "please" she does. When Red comments "What big teeth you have!" the Wolf replies, "The better to eat chocolate chip cookies with!" When the woodcutter comes he offers Wolf graham crackers and fruit--which the wolf ends up liking!
We had an awesome turn out. We'd like to thank our wonderful donor for hosting this puppet show for the children at the Bellevue Public Library!!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Feet are Neat!
Feet, shoes, toes, and socks! It's wonderful to celebrate the wonderful parts of our bodies and the great things they can do!
Books
Hooray for Feet! by Susan Pearson; illustrated by Roxanna Baer-Block
Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley; illustrated by Roberta Angaramo
Who has these feet? by Laura Hulbert; illustrated by Erik Brooks
Songs
I Can Walk on Two Feet (chant...make sure to do the actions with the words!)
I can walk on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can walk on two feet all day long.
I can run on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can run on two feet all day long.
I can jump on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can jump on two feet all day long.
I can march on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can march on two feet all day long.
I can walk on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can walk on two feet all day long.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (traditional)
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes.
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes!
I Can Hop (transition to sit down after songs)
Hop, hop,
Stop!
Hop, hop,
Stop!
Run a little,
Run a little.
Sit down,
PLOP!
Books
Hooray for Feet! by Susan Pearson; illustrated by Roxanna Baer-Block
Dog in Boots by Greg Gormley; illustrated by Roberta Angaramo
Who has these feet? by Laura Hulbert; illustrated by Erik Brooks
Songs
I Can Walk on Two Feet (chant...make sure to do the actions with the words!)
I can walk on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can walk on two feet all day long.
I can run on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can run on two feet all day long.
I can jump on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can jump on two feet all day long.
I can march on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can march on two feet all day long.
I can walk on two feet, on two feet, on two feet.
I can walk on two feet all day long.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (traditional)
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes.
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes
Knees and toes!
I Can Hop (transition to sit down after songs)
Hop, hop,
Stop!
Hop, hop,
Stop!
Run a little,
Run a little.
Sit down,
PLOP!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
U is for...
Although the other vowels seemed to prove challenging, the letter U is fun to do for storytime thanks to TWO wonderful U words: umbrella and underwear!!
Books
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
I love this story. It gives children the opportunity to participate and they love when when we get to unexpected underwear part!
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood
Another one of my favorite books with a subtle "u" connection--upside down.
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
** I made this into a flannel board using clipart **
The Bean Bag Song
(sung to: There's a spider on the floor)
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair
There's a bean bag on my hair, now leave it right up there
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair.
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground
There's a bean bag on the ground, now step and step around
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground.
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe
There's a bean bag on my toe, lift it high and lift it low
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe.
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand
There's a bean bag on my hand, toss it up and watch it land
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand.
Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue come blow your horn
The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn
Where is the boy who looks after the sheep?
He's under the haystack, fast asleep.
Enrichment Activities
What is under the umbrella?
A simple umbrella cut out and the top is taped onto a page that says, "What is under the umbrella?" The child colors the umbrella and draws something hiding under the umbrella.
Up!
Can you keep the balloon up in the air? I had six balloons blown up that the children could try to keep up in the air. This is one of the children's favorite activities.
Go Together Flashcards
These were just some simple flashcards from the Dollar Store of things that go together.
Books
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood
Flannel Board/Songs/Rhymes
Animals Underground
By Lucia Kemp Henry
Here is the mole that lives underground. Close eyes and put hands under your chin.
Here are the ants in their underground town. Use fingers to scurry on the back of the other hand.
Here is a mouse in her warm little den. Wrap arms around torso.
Here are the worms and there are ten. Hold up hands and wiggle ten fingers.
Here is the turtle where he likes to hide. Make a fist (turtle’s shell) and wiggle thumb (turtle’s head).
Here are the toads sitting side by side. Place two closed fists side by side.
All of these creatures live underground. Point to the ground.
Look very closely or they’ll never be found! Make binoculars with hands and place them in front of your eyes
From Nature Boxes for Early Childhood Educators, Debbi Williams, Story County Conservation Board
The Bean Bag Song
(sung to: There's a spider on the floor)
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair
There's a bean bag on my hair, now leave it right up there
There's a bean bag on my hair, on my hair.
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground
There's a bean bag on the ground, now step and step around
There's a bean bag on the ground, on the ground.
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe
There's a bean bag on my toe, lift it high and lift it low
There's a bean bag on my toe, on my toe.
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand
There's a bean bag on my hand, toss it up and watch it land
There's a bean bag on my hand, on my hand.
Little Boy Blue
Little Boy Blue come blow your horn
The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn
Where is the boy who looks after the sheep?
He's under the haystack, fast asleep.
Enrichment Activities
What is under the umbrella?
A simple umbrella cut out and the top is taped onto a page that says, "What is under the umbrella?" The child colors the umbrella and draws something hiding under the umbrella.
Up!
Can you keep the balloon up in the air? I had six balloons blown up that the children could try to keep up in the air. This is one of the children's favorite activities.
Go Together Flashcards
These were just some simple flashcards from the Dollar Store of things that go together.
Monday, March 4, 2013
DIY Table: Spring Brings Fun!
March 20th is an exciting day...spring will official be here! However, one never knows what that means in Nebraska! So our survey question this month has several "weather related" questions:
As always, make sure you fill out a drawing slip each time you participate for a chance to win a springtime prize!!
- Will there be snow on the ground on Easter, March 31st?
- What will the temperature be on the first day of spring?
- How many tornado warnings will we have in March?
- Make a spring flower
- Solve a few spring Sudoku puzzles
- Do the scavenger hunt to solve the riddle about spring
- Springtime Maze and Find the Differences Sheet
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Seuss-athon 2013
We had an awesome turn out for our 10th Annual Seuss-athon at the Bellevue Public Library on Saturday!! Not a dull moment all day in the large meeting room and we had a record number of patrons attend!! A special thank you to all our sponsors, our Jr. Friends, our practicum student, Bridget, and patrons who came!!
A very special thank you to our sponsors! Ace Rent-to-Own, Bakers, Cake Specialist, Drizzles, Chic-fil-A, Apples and More, Domino's Pizza, Magelsen's, Pizza Hut, Shopko, and Village Inn!! A huge program like this is not possible without local support!!
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| Welcome Table and Seuss freebies! |
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| Door Prizes! |
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| Buzz, our library mascot,sporting a fashionable Cat in the Hat top hat! |
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| Seuss Memory game |
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| A lot kids enjoyed reading to the Seuss stuffed animals |
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| Playing a Dr. Seuss Trivia Game |
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| Yertle the Turtle Floor Puzzle |
A very special thank you to our sponsors! Ace Rent-to-Own, Bakers, Cake Specialist, Drizzles, Chic-fil-A, Apples and More, Domino's Pizza, Magelsen's, Pizza Hut, Shopko, and Village Inn!! A huge program like this is not possible without local support!!
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| Super cute (and yummy) Cat in the Hat sheet cake from Cake Specialists! |
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| Chic-fil-A nuggets went FAST! |
Thanks for celebrating Dr. Seuss with us at the Bellevue Public Library!
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