Good morning and welcome to story time! I’m Miss Kris, and today we’re going to read stories about Christmas! Let’s get started with our hello song.

Song: Clap and Sing Hello!

We clap and sing hello.
We clap and sing hello.
With our friends at story time.
We clap and sing hello!
(Wave and sing hello; stomp and sing hello.)

Fingerplay: The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The itsy bitsy spider,

Went up the water spout.

Down came the rain,

And washed the spider out.

Out came the sun,

And dried up all the rain.

And the itsy bitsy spider,

Went up the spout again.

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Book:  The Wheels on the Bus at Christmas

Illustrated by Sarah Kieley and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers

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Flannel Board: Rudolph, Rudolph

Rudolph, Rudolph, what will you do?
You can’t guide Santa’s sleigh if your nose is BLUE.

Rudolph, Rudolph, you’re such a silly fellow
Who will know it’s you if your nose is YELLOW.

Rudolph, Rudolph, your way cannot be seen,
Through the wintry weather if your nose is GREEN.

Rudolph, Rudolph, Santa gave a wink
But what will he say if your nose is PINK?

Rudolph, Rudolph, it’s time to fly at night
But you can’t get through the snow if your nose is WHITE.

Rudolph, Rudolph, it’s time to go to town
But you can’t help Santa if your nose is BROWN.

Rudolph, Rudolph, what a groovy glow
Your nose looks little like a RAINBOW.

Rudolph, Rudolph, the children are in bed
And now we can get on our way because your nose is RED.

Source: Library Village

Literacy Tip: Create a Story Area!

Christmas lights and cozy blankets can help construct a special space where you and your child can escape into the world of books.

Source:  Lexplore

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Book: Snowmen at Christmas

Written by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner, and published by Dial Books for Young Readers.

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Flannel Board: Five Candy Canes Hanging on the Tree

Five little candy canes hanging on the tree

Mmmm, they are so yummy

I hope there’s one for me

Along came my brother and snatched one off the tree

I guess that candy cane was not the one for me.

Four, Three, Two…

One little candy cane hanging on the tree

Mmmm, it’s are so yummy

I hope this one’s for me

I ran and took the last one off the Christmas Tree

Hurrah, the last candy cane was just the one for me.

Source: Felt Board Magic

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Book: The Night Before Christmas

Poem by Clement Moore, illustrated by Jan Brett, and published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons.

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Craft: Christmas Tree Ornament

Adult supervision is suggested. Kits are available to pick up from the atrium or the drive-up window while supplies last.

Kit Supplies:

  • 2 craft sticks 4.5″
  • 1 craft stick about 2.5″
  • 1 craft stick about 1.25”
  • 1 foam star sticker
  • 1 piece of ribbon about 6″ long
  • 2 Rainbow Gem Strips (self-stick)
  • 1 sparkly chenille stem (pipe cleaner)

Home Supplies:

  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Glue the colored craft sticks in a triangle to make the Christmas tree.
  2. Glue the tan craft stick onto the tree to make the trunk.
  3. Glue the ribbon onto the top of the back of the tree as a hanger.
  4. Set aside and let the glue dry.

Decorate!

  1. Put the star on the top of the tree.
  2. Wrap the Chenille stem around the tree for tinsel,
  3. Glue the beads or pompoms onto the tree as ornaments.
  4. Set aside and let the glue dry.
  5. Write your child’s name and the date on the back of the tree.
  6. Hang your ornament on your Christmas Tree!

Source: One Little Project

Song: We Wave Goodbye like This

We wave goodbye like this.
We wave goodbye like this.
We clap our hands for all our friends.
We wave goodbye like this.

(Repeat)

– Kris, Youth Services Specialist