Spring Animals

This program was for children ages 3 and 4.

Books

We're Rabbits! by Lisa Westberg Peters
Who Ticked Tilly? by Mandy Stanley
Cheep Cheep Pop-Up Fun by Jonathon Litton

Songs & Fingerplays

Little Bunny
Courtesy of SurLaLune Storytime

There's Something in My Garden
Courtesy of Sunflower Storytime

In our version, we start by finding a bunny.
"I hear a funny sound..THUMP-THUMP 
A Bunny is what I found."
We also find a bee, frog, butterfly, and mouse.

I use stick puppets as well, so the children have a visual.

Five Green and Speckled Frogs
This is song is very popular! There are a few versions, but the one we sing is similar to Jbrary's. 

Craft

Baby Chick!

Supplies:

• Yellow card stock
• Crayons
• Yellow tissue paper
• Yellow feathers
• Glue sticks 
• Baby chick clip art 

Rain & Rainbows

This program was for children ages 3 to 4.

Books

Rain by Manya Stojic
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Wow! Said the Owl by Tim Hopgood

Songs & Fingerplays

Rain, Rain
Courtesy of Preschool Education

Raindrops Falling
(Sung to "Frere Jacques")

Raindrops falling,
(wiggle fingers downward)
Raindrops falling,
From the sky,
From the sky. 
Put up an umbrella,
(pretend to hold umbrella)
Put up an umbrella,
Nice and dry,
Nice and dry.
Showers over,
Showers over,
Sun aglow,
(make circle overhead with arms)
Sun aglow.
See the pretty flowers,
(wiggle fingers next to head)
See the pretty flowers,
In a row,
In a row. 
Unfortunately, I can't remember where I found the lyrics for this song.

Sing a Rainbow.

Craft

Make a Rainbow!

Supplies:

• Rainbow outline
• White card stock
• Cotton balls
• Glue sticks 
• Crayons

Gardens & Flowers

This theme was used in a toddlers and twos program.

Books

The Wind's Garden by Bethany Roberts
The Small Seed by Judith Nicholls
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell

Dear Zoo has nothing to do with gardens or flowers, but I decided to add an extra book. The group was listening so nicely! It's a great book that encourages interaction with the kids. They love guessing the animals and making noises.

Songs & Fingerplays

Planting Time
Courtesy of Preschool Education

Little Seed
Courtesy of Stories Rhymes and Singalongs

The activity for the day was shaker eggs! They are always a favorite with the toddlers.

Umbrella Make & Take

I used this craft for an April Make & Take program at our library. The craft was available to all age groups. I've used this craft before in rain and spring storytimes.

Supplies:

• Blue card stock
• Cupcake wrappers
• Cotton balls
• Miniature craft sticks
• Tissue paper
• Crayons