Party with the Letter P

Wonderful Ones – 10 to 24 months

Entrance Songs
Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison
ABC by Freddie Perren

Songs
Do The Monkey by The Wiggles (used bells)
Barnyard Blues by Ralph’s World
Little Wheel by Laurie Berkner (used scarves)

Used Pig Puppet to Announce letter P

App
BubbleABC by FLASHPROM

Finger Plays
Busy Hands
Today Is

Book

Uh Oh ! by Rachel Isadora
A little boy gets into all kinds of mischief as he goes through his day. This was just right for this group because it was things that little children do as they explore their world such as spilling food and dropping toys. The big pictures and smiling faces kept them engaged.

Finger Play with felt
5 Fast Rockets by Marilyn Lohnes
1 fast rocket blasting off to space.
Here comes another one.
Now they can race.
Repeat for 4 more times.

Song
Wheels on the Bus sung by Charlie Hope (used scarves)

Finger Plays
The Moon is Round by MacMillan and Kirker
The moon is round. (draw a circle)
The moon is round. (draw a circle)
It has two eyes. (point to eyes)
It has a nose. (point to nose)
Does it make a sound, nobody knows?(hand in the air)

Going Out by MacMillan and Kirker
I put on my hat. (pretend to put on hat)
And slip on my shoes. (pretend to put on shoes)
I wiggle my fingers and count to two. (wiggle fingers 1, 2)
I put on my mittens. (pretend to put on mittens)
Tap my feet on the floor.(tap, tap)
Now I am ready to go out the door. (walk a few steps)

Book

A Birthday for Cow by Jan Thomas
It is Cow’s birthday. Pig and Mouse want to make him the perfect cake. Duck’s input is not appreciated by them. Then it turns out the Duck knows exactly what will make Cow quite happy. This was my first time using a flannels with storytime and it fit in well with the theme.

Song
Driving in my Car by Ralph’s World (used eggs and bells)

Good-Bye Song
See Ya Later Alligator by sung Laura Doherty

Little Dreamers – 2 and 3 year olds

Entrance Songs
We’ve Got the Beat by The Go Go’s
Happy by Pharrell Williams

Songs
Get the Sillies Out by Yo Gabba Gabba
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear sung by Greg and Steve
Used Pig Puppet to Announce letter P

App
Bubble ABC by FLASHPROM

Finger Plays
Busy Hands
Today is

Books
Pet Shop Follies by Mary Ann Fraser
A group of animals at a pet store are feeling lonely. They decide to put on a show to get people to come into the store. They perform various types of entertainment which entices people to visit. A fun time is had by all.

Finger Play
Five Little Rocket Ships by Marilyn Lohnes

Song
Wheels on the Bus sung by Charlie Hope (used scarves)

Books

Just One More by Jennifer Hansen Rolli
A little girl with big blue eyes and blond hair wants more of everything she encounters. When she gets too much ice cream and drops it, she is sad. She realizes that she doesn’t need more of everything, just kisses.

Finger Plays
The Moon is Round by MacMillan and Kirker
Going Out by MacMillan and Kirker

Song
Subway by Bari Koral (used bells and eggs)

Book
Blue Chicken by Deborah Freedman
A little chicken finds some blue paint. He spills it by mistake making several things around him blue. He feels badly about causing the problem. He finds some water and washes away his mistakes. Trouble is still brewing when the red paint becomes available.