Storytime: Tall and Small

Did you miss storytime? Perhaps it is just one of those days when you need a little boost with your little ones. Fret not. We have gathered some storytime resources for you at home, thanks to our librarians. Follow our steps below or mix and match for the ultimate storytime experience. 

Today's Theme: Tall and Small

1. Energize with a Rhyme 

Two little feet go stamp, stamp, stamp (stamp feet)

Two little hands go clap, clap, clap (clap hands) 

One little body stands up straight (stand straight) 

One little body goes round and round (turn once in a circle)

One little body sits quietly down. (sit down)

2. Read a Book About Tall or Small Characters

Tall, short, big, small, tiny, enormous. These picture books have it all.

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3. Activity: Opposites Fingerplay

This is big, big, big (hold your hands out wide)

This is small, small, small (bring your hands in close)

This is short, short, short (reach one hand low)

This is tall, tall, tall (stretch one hand high)

This is fast, fast, fast (circle your hands quickly)

This is slow, slow, slow (circle your hands slowly)

This is yes, yes, yes (nod your head)

This is no, no, no (shake your head)

4. Sing a Goodbye Song 

See you next time! Wrap up your storytime and sing along with our librarians to "Skinnamarink."