MONSTERS

MONSTER Preschool Storytime

Books:

  

Other titles that would work:

Check out Perry Public Library at http://www.perrypubliclibrary.org/kids for more fantastic themed lists!

Extension Activities: 

"Hello, Friends" group song

[note: This song incorporates sign language]

Hello, friends

Hello, friends

Hello, friends

It's time to say hello. 

[Credit: Dana and Lindsey, Jbrary.com]

Check out Jbrary's video for the correct signs. 

"If You're Ready for a Story" group song

[tune: If You're Happy and You Know it] 

If you're ready for a story clap your hands!

If you're ready for a story clap your hands!

If you're ready for a story, then you're surly in your glory,

If you're ready for a story clap your hands!

[Repeat with Nod Your Head!, Sit So Still!, and Do All Three!]

"Monster Pokey" group song

You put your claws in
You put your claws out
You put your claws in and you shake them all about
You do the Monster Pokey and you turn yourself around [CLAP]
That's what it's all about!
[Repeat with Horns, Fangs, Tail, and Whole Monster]
[Credit: http://www.totallytots.blogspot.com/2012/10/monster-songs-fingerplays-if-youre.html]

"I'm a Little Monster" song & flannel board

[tune: I'm a Little Teapot] 

I'm a little monster, friendly and bright.

I promise not to give, anyone a fright.
I love polka dots, but I have none.
So come on up, if you have a red one.

I'm a little monster, friendly and bright.

I promise not to give, anyone a fright.
I love polka dots, and I have some.
So come on up, if you have a blue one.
[Repeat: orange, green, yellow, purple]

I'm a little monster, friendly and bright.
I promise not to give, anyone a fright.
I love polka dots, aren't they fun.
Now everyone take your seat, because our song is done.

I handed out the felt circles to the kiddos/parents on their way into storytime. They came up one at a time to decorate our monster as their color was called.  The "Monster" is made out of felt and 'stands' about 20" tall. The circles were cut out of felt using our AccutCut.

"Little Mouse" group activity

This game works on colors, counting and 'paying attention' (the other kids will let you know if a certain color has already been called.)  After our books are read, we play a round or two of Little Mouse.  See Nutmeg's Debut! for more information about our Little Mouse game.

"Goodbye, Friends" group song

[note: This song incorporates sign language]

Goodbye, friends

Goodbye, friends

Goodbye, friends

It's time to say goodbye. 

[Credit: Dana and Lindsey, Jbrary.com]

Check out Jbrary's video for the correct signs.