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. Follow our steps below or mix-and-match for the ultimate storytime experience.
Today’s Theme: Ducks
1. Energize with a Song
“If You’d Like to Read a Book” (sing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’d like to read a book, raise your hand.
If you’d like to read a book, raise your hand.
If you’d like to read a book, listen up and take a look.
If you’d like to read a book, raise your hand.
Tip: when singing “listen up,” point to your ears; when singing “take a look,” point to your eyes.
2. Make a Printable and Recite a Rhyme
Print out this coloring sheet of three little ducks. After coloring each duck, carefully cut them out (with adult supervision if needed).
Use magnets to affix each duck to a baking sheet or any magnetic surface, like the refrigerator door. Begin by displaying one duck, then recite the following:
One little duck is swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
One little duck is swimming in the water
Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack! (clap your hands together on each “quack”)
Add another duck and repeat the recitation, replacing "one little duck" with "two little ducks."
Place the final duck and repeat once more, substituting "two little ducks" with "three little ducks."
3. Read a Duck Picture Book
Check out one of these adorable duck books.
Looking for more? Ask a librarian to suggest more titles for your family.
4. Sing a Goodbye Song
See you next time! Wrap up your storytime and sing along with our librarians to "Skinnamarink."
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