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Hi, everyone! My name is Miss Haley, and I’m so happy you’re joining me today for bilingual story time at Fondulac District Library. Bilingual is a word that means more than one language, so that means we’ll be singing songs and reading books in English and Spanish today. Are you ready for some Lucha libre? Let’s go! ¡Vamos!
Did you know that we have an app available on our website that can help you and your child learn a new language? It’s called Mango, and you can sign up for free using your library card number. Check it out by clicking here!
Written by Kathryn Dennis and published by A Feiwel and Friends Book, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
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Flannel Board: This Little Train
(Tune: This Old Man)
This little train, painted gray, takes us places far away.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.
This little car, painted black, keeps us chugging down the track.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
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This little car, painted white, keeps things cold both day and night.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
This little car, painted green, it’s the fanciest car you’ve seen.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.
This little car, painted blue, it has seats for me and you.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home
This caboose, it is red, it goes chugging off to bed.
With a choo-choo, clicky-clack, hear the whistle blow.
When I realized that several of my favorite books were from Native American authors and illustrators, I started digging deeper to find more books like them. What I found was a treasure trove of incredible books! Pick one up if you are looking for a cute, fun book to share with your child. Introduce a Native language to your family, or explore your heritage with others who share your experiences. Dig into stories from different nations, or simply enjoy some heartfelt Own Voices books by Indigenous authors and illustrators.
Alice shares the first book of one of her all-time favorite book series – The Screaming Staircase! The Lockwood & Co. series is great for middle grade readers who love ghosts and supernatural stories, and FDL has The Screaming Staircase available in book, audiobook, eBook, and eAudiobook formats. (And keep an eye out for the upcoming TV series!)
Good morning and welcome to story time. I’m Miss Sharon, and today we’re going to read about noise! Think about some of the noises you hear everyday. Cars and trucks, a dog barking, or a bird chirping – maybe a baby sister or brother crying. Noise is everywhere!
Opening Song: The More We Get Together
The more we get together, together, together,
the more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
Cause your friends are my friends,
and my friends are your friends,
the more we get together the happier we’ll be!
Quietly, quietly not a sound
I’m listening and I’m listening
As I look around
No sounds as I nod (nod)
No sounds as I clap (clap)
No sounds as I tap my hands on my lap (tap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
Loudly, loudly, stamp and clap (stamp and clap)
All that noise, well fancy that! Credit: Preschool Storytime Outlines
Written by Ron Rauss, illustrated by Rob Steppherson, and read with the permission of Simon & Schuster.
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Song: Skinnamarink
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Put your left elbow in right hand, wave)
Skinnamarinky Doo (Right elbow in left hand, wave)
I (Point to eye)
Love (Cross your arms over your heart)
You! (Point to audience)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Left elbow in right hand)
Skinnamarinky Doo (Right elbow in left hand, wave)
I (Point to your eye)
Love (Cross arms in front of heart)
You! (Point to audience)
I love you in the morning (Cross arms above your head)
And in the afternoon (Cross arms around your chest)
I love you in the evening (Cross around your tummy)
And underneath the moon! (Cross arms above head again)
Skinnamarinky dinky-dink (Left arm in right hand, wave)
Skinnamarinky doo (Right arm in left hand, wave)
I (Point to your eye)
Love (Cross arms in front of heart)
You (Point to audience)
Too (Show two fingers)
Boo boop we doo! (Wave and kiss!)
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Craft: Paper Plate Noise Maker
Craft kits are available to pick up in the Youth Services department or the drive-up window while supplies last.
Kit supplies:
Large paper plate
Dried beans
What you’ll need from home:
Crayons/markers
Stapler/tape
Directions:
Color and decorate the back of your paper plate.
Fold the paper plate in half and staple well around the edges. Leave a hole open at the top.
Add the dried beans to the plate through the hole. Staple the hole shut. Make sure that you staple close enough together to prevent the beans from escaping.
Note: If you do not have a stapler, you can use tape.
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Closing Song: Thanks for Coming
(Tune: Oh My Darling Clementine)
Thanks for sitting, thanks for listening,
Thanks for coming here today!
Now that story time is over
Hope you have a lovely day!
Are you trying to cut down on your kid’s screen time, but don’t know how to help them find books they’ll like? You don’t have to stick to books that have the exact same characters they see on TV; there are tons of other choices they may love just as much! We’ve compiled a list of books here that have similar content or characters to some of today’s most popular shows. These fun stories are sure to capture your child’s attention and help them learn that books can be just as entertaining as their favorite cartoons. If you need even more recommendations, feel free to chat with us or use our FDL Match service.
Hi, everyone! My name is Miss Haley, and I’m so happy you’re joining me today for bilingual story time at Fondulac District Library. Bilingual is a word that means more than one language, so this story time is bilingual since we’ll be singing songs and reading books in English and Spanish.
Written by Chris Haughton, Salvador Figueirido (translator), and Luis Amavisca (translator), and read with the permission of Candlewick Press.
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Craft: Button Music Note Art
Pick up a craft kit at the library while supplies last by visiting the Youth Services department or the drive-up window.
Supplies needed at home:
Glue (liquid or stick)
Black colored pencil, crayon, or marker
Supplies included in kit:
Colorful buttons
Large blank sheet music
Instructions:
First, add dabs of glue to different spots on the staff where you want your notes to be. (Or you can draw your notes first and add the glue and buttons last.)
Next, add the colorful buttons and press down on the button firmly to make sure it sticks.
Then, draw stems for the notes using a black colored pencil, crayon, or marker. *Adults, you can use this as an opportunity to teach your kids about whole notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes and what each one looks like if you want!
You’re all done! Great job creating a beautiful, full sheet of music!
Did you know that we have an app available on the library website that can help you and your child learn a new language? It’s called Mango, and you can sign up for free using your library card number. Check it out here!
Hi everyone! Gear up and join Miss Alice for some fun books that will get you excited to create! We’ll explore engineering, art, and perseverance in this STEAM-filled story time. Make sure to check out the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s fun activities for Engineering Week!
Song: Hello, Friends
(using ASL, to the tune of Goodnight, Ladies)
Hello, friends! Hello, friends!
Hello, friends! It’s time to say hello!
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Song: Open Them, Shut Them
Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Give a little clap, clap, clap!
Open them, shut them, open them, shut them.
Put them in your lap, lap, lap!
Creep them, creep them, slowly creep them,
Right up to your chin, chin, chin!
Open wide your little mouth,
But do not let them in!
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Song: Ten Little Fingers
I have ten little fingers, and they all belong to me. (point to self)
I can make them do things. Do you want to see? (point to eyes)
I can squeeze them up tight. I can open them up wide. (squeeze hands shut, then open them)
I can put them together. I can make them all hide. (clap, then hide hands behind back)
I can make them jump high. I can make them jump low. (wiggle fingers above head, then reach down)
I can fold them up quietly and hold them just so. (fold hands and place on lap)
Written by Diana Murray and published by Roaring Brook Press (Macmillan Publishers).
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Craft: Paper Plate Maze
Pick up a craft kit from the Youth Services Department or the drive-up window while supplies last.
Included:
Paper plate
Pipe cleaner pieces
Pompom
Bead
Not included:
Thumbtack, pen, or pencil to poke holes
Instructions:
Poke holes throughout the paper plate using a thumbtack, pen, or pencil. You might want to ask your grown-up for help with this.
Poke the ends of your pipe cleaner pieces through different holes so that it lies flat on the paper plate. Try to create a path through the pipe cleaners like a maze. Make it as easy or as hard as you want!
Put something on the plate and tilt the plate to guide it through the maze. We’ve included a pompom and a bead, but you can try anything you have lying around! Maybe a marble, bottle cap, or eraser.
Take out the pipe cleaners and rearrange your maze as many times as you’d like! For an extra challenge, put in a pipe cleaner and don’t pull it flat, leaving it in an arch. Try and get your bead or pompom through the arch!
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Song: I am Special
(to the tune of Frere Jacques)
I am special, I am special, (point to self)
You can see, you can see. (point away from self)
Someone very special, someone very special, (hold hands out in questioning motion)