Did you miss storytime? Perhaps it is just one of those days that you need a boost with your little ones. Fret not. We have prepared the ultimate storytime at home for you. Follow along or mix and match for the best at-home storytime experience.
Today's Theme: Picnic
Picnics bring people, cultures and even countries together. Whether it’s in your backyard, in a park or at the beach, a picnic is a wonderful opportunity to gather together with your family or friends and share delicious food.
1. Energize with a Song
Sing "If You Want to Read a Book" (to the tune of “Happy and You Know It”).
If you want to read a book, raise your hand
If you want to read a book, raise your hand.
If you want to read a book, listen up and take a look
If you want to read a book, raise your hand.
Tip: Point to your ears when you sing “listen up” and point to your eyes when you sing “take a look.”
2. Read a Book About a Picnic
Check out one of these books to take along with you on your next picnic.
3. Activity: Enjoy Your Own Picnic
- Put a few snacks in a basket.
- Set up a blanket indoors or outdoors in a comfortable spot.
- Sit on the blanket and enjoy your food!
Optional: Invite some of your stuffed animal friends to the picnic and seat them on the blanket with you.
4. Sing a Goodbye Song
See you next time! Wrap up your storytime by singing along with our librarians to “Skinnamarink.”
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