I have a new storytime session starting on the first Monday of April. Although April Fools Day falls on a Tuesday this year, we will be celebrating it the following week on April 7.
I think that the whole month of April is cause for a silly celebration!
Book Options:
Silly Sally By Audrey Wood
Animals should definitely not wear clothing. By Judi Barrett
Can YOU make a Scary Face? By Jan Thomas
If you’re happy and you know it By James Warhola
Songs:
If you’re happy and you know it
April Fools Song (Jingle Bells Tune)
April fool, April fool,
April fool today.
You fool me and I fool you,
Then we laugh and say-
April fool, April fool!
It’s so fun to play.
You fool me and I fool you.
That’s how we play today.
Shake my Sillies Out
Rhymes/Fingerplays:
We can stomp
We can stomp, stomp, stomp (stomp feet)
We can hop, hop, hop
We can clap, clap, clap
We can STOP.
We can nod our heads “Yes”
We can shake our heads “No”
We can bend our knees a little
And sit down slow.
Tick Tock
Tick tock, tick tock (Sway back and forth)
I’m a little cuckoo clock (Point to self)
Tick tock, tick tock (Sway back and forth)
Now I’m striking one o’clock! (repeat with two, etc)
Joke of the Day (instead of Poem):
Q: What do librarians take with them when they go fishing?
A: Bookworms!
Early Literacy Tip:
Talk with children to increase vocabulary and comprehension! Telling jokes with your child is a fun way to introduce new words and concepts. Start with a few simple “Knock, Knock” jokes. Even if children can’t make up their own jokes, they can start by mimicking you and having fun with words!
Sign of the Day:
Smile!
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