Cities

This program was for children ages two and under.

Books

Subway by Anastasia Suen
Toot, Toot, Beep, Beep by Emma Garcia
Do Cows Cows Meow? by Salina Yoon

Songs and Fingerplays

A Hippopotamus Got On A City Bus
Courtesy of Jbrary

The older children tapped their hands on their knees.

Driving Around in My Little Red Car
Courtesy of Storytime Katie

The caregivers with babies swayed back and forth with the baby. When we said zoom, they could lift the baby or bounce them. I held up pictures of a red, blue, and yellow car. We took a "drive" in each!

The Wheels on the Bus 

1,2,3 Doggies Got a Flee
Courtesy of Jbrary

This song isn't related to cities, but it was too exciting not to share! It's a great song for any age group, but it worked well with the under twos. Caregivers with babies could point to each body part, while the older children actively participated.  

The Elevator Song
Courtesy of Jbrary 

I included another six songs that did not cover cities. I try to incorporate songs that can be modified for babies and toddlers.

Cities!

I've used a city theme in a preschool storytime before. This was the first time I used it in a toddler program. It was just as fun! The kids loved the stories and noisy songs!

Books

City Animals by Simms Taback
Subyway by Anastasia Suen

Songs

Wheels on the Bus

Little Car
Courtesy of DLTK 

Traffic Light

The red at the top tells us to stop!
(hold hand out in front)
The green below tells us to go!
(make a circular motion with arm)

The yellow in the middle tells us to wait.
(put both hands out in front)
Please don't worry you won't be late.
(point to wrist like a watch)

Unfortunately, I can't recall where I heard this wonderful rhyme! 

Activity

Shaker Eggs

Egg Shakers Up!
Courtesy of Jbrary 

Shake, Shake, Shake
Courtesy of Jbrary

Cities

This program was for children ages 3 and 4. It was a huge hit! They loved the songs and the exciting noises in the books.

Books

Drum City by Thea Guidone
Subway by Anastasia Suen
Zoom! Zoom! Sound of Things That Go in the City by Robert Burleigh

Songs and Fingerplays

Elevator Song
Courtesy of Jbrary

For our version we throw our arms in the air, bend down, and spin at the end. It's very fun!

Zoom Down the Highway
Courtesy of Jbrary

This is another favorite with the kids.

Craft

City Skyline
I created the skyline using shapes in Publisher.

 Supplies:

• Black Card Stock
• White Card Stock
• Star Stickers
• Crayons