Fruits and Vegetables

This program was for children ages 0-2. It was so much fun! I've used the fruit and vegetable theme in several storytimes and the kids and caregivers love it.

Books

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book by Eric Carle

Many people know this story, but are surprised when they see the pop-up version! It's gorgeous and engaging.

Potato Joe by Keith Baker
We're Rabbits! by Lisa Peters 

Themed Songs and Rhymes

Fruit Salad
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

Way Up High in the Apple Tree
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

We sang about apple, lemon, and pear trees. I used a flannel board to accompany the rhyme. I asked caregivers with babies to gently bounce the baby on their lap when we shake the tree. When the fruits fall, I asked the same caregivers to wiggle their fingers down their baby's arm.

Additional Songs and Rhymes

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

Everybody Knows I Love My Toes 
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

Toast in the Toaster
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

Winter

This program was for children ages 0-2.

Books

Mouse's First Snow by Lauren Thompson
Peek-a-Boo in the Snow by Cocoretto
Frozen Noses by Jan Carr

Songs and Fingerplays

Boots, Park, Scarf, and Hat
(Courtesy of Mel's Desk)

Hey, Mr. Snowman!
(Courtesy of Storytiming)

I made a flannel board to accompany the rhyme. I asked caregivers to point to their child's body part as we dressed the snowman. The older kids were able to act out the movements on their own.

Additional Songs and Rhymes

Mr. Sun by Raffi

Toast in the Toaster
(Courtesy of Jbrary)



Head and Shoulders Baby 1,2,3
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

This is a great song for young children and caregivers. It's so much fun!

Elevator Song

Bubble, Bubble, Pop!
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

We sang:

One little red fish
Two little blue fish
Three little yellow fish

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
(Courtesy of Jbrary)

I was inspired byJbrary's version! We sang about a crocodile, polar bear, mouse, and lion. It worked really well with the 0-2 age group.

Open, Shut Them

Itsy Bitsy Spider