Example Baby Story Time
Welcome Song "Who is here today"
Read Book
Sing Song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"
Encourage caregivers to interact with child during the song touching the appropriate body parts at the appropriate times in the song.
Knee Bounce Rhyme "This is the Way the Ladies Ride"
Gently bounce baby on your knees
Literacy Tip
Talk with your child throughout the day. Describe what you are doing and label items.
Closing Song "We Wave Goodbye Like This"
Example Bilingual Story Time
Welcome Song "Buenos Dias"
Read Book in both English and Spanish
Dance Time "Bailar Rapido Bailar Tranquillo"
Read Book in Both English and Spanish
Literacy Tip
Reread your favorite books often. Infants and toddlers thrive on repetition.
Closing Song "Despadida"
Example Family Story Time
Welcome Song "If You're Ready for a Story"
Read Book
Finger Play "Five Little Speckled Frogs"
Literacy tip
Teach your children nursery rhymes. They help them to learn the rhythm of language
Closing Song "Goodbye Friends"
Craft
Create origami frogs
Example Family Story Time
Welcome Song "The More We Get Together"
Finger Play "Five Little Monkeys"
Read Book
Monkey Banana Dance
Literacy Tip
Ask questions. Get your child thinking and talking. Encourages increased vocabulary and thinking skills
Read Book
Closing Song "Now it's Time to Say Goodbye"