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I am starting storytimes at a new library. I have decided at least for now to forgo themes and any ages limits. Overall the kids had a great time. Despite the ages and the array of books I brought with me, I felt my book choices were often too short or too long. The kids ranged in age from 2-8 years and clearly I need to work on all ages programming.
Books Bunny Slopes by Claudia Rueda Spunky Little Monkey by Bill Martin Dance Party Countdown by Eric Litwin
Egg Shakers Hip Hop Body Rock by Mr. Eric and Mr. Micheal from Rockin' Red
Ribbon Wands
Spin again by Jim Gill for Jim Gill Sings Do Re Mi on his toe leg knee
by Jim Gill.
Shake Your Scarves by Johnette Downing from The Second Line - Scarf Activity Songs
Songs Jumping and Counting by Jim Gill from Jim Gill's Irrational Anthem Washing Machine by Jim Gill for Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and Other Contagious Tunes
Scarves Going to Kentucky by Carole Peterson from Baloney
Oh the city is great and the city is grand There's a whole lot of people on a little piece of land And we live way up on the 57th floor and this is what we do when we go out the door. We take the elevator up and the elevator down, take the elevator up, take the elevator down Take the elevator up and the elevator down and we turn around.
Oh the ocean is great and the ocean is grand. There are lots of tall ships and very little land. And we sleep down deep in a hammock near the floor And this is what we do when we go out the door: We ride the waves going up, we ride the waves going down We ride the waves going up, we ride the waves going down We ride the waves going up, we ride the waves going down And we turn around.
Oh the fair is great and the fair is grand There are lots of tall rides and cotton candy in your hand Better get your ticket quick and don’t be late And this is what you do when you go through the gate Take the roller coaster up and the roller coaster down Take the roller coaster up and the roller coaster down Take the roller coaster up and the roller coaster down And we turn around
Behind the tree * * And under the house * * There lived a teeny * * Tiny mouse * * She loved to sing * * She loved to tap * * But most of all * * She loved to clap * * She clapped all night * * She clapped all day * * She clapped to frighten * * The cat away * * * * * * * * (lots of claps)
Originally published 6/10/16 Updated to include link for publisher file of the fortune teller you can download and edit. Howdy
Here is another Pinterest discovery you can use in your teen department. These Book Fortune Tellers were inspired by Literary Hoots's post Fortune Teller Library Display. At Literary Hoots you can find a printable for the poster and four variations of the fortune teller. I ended up using the form to make my own so I can easily change them out or print extras as the original disappear. *update* - My teens may think the fortune tellers are their's to keep. I put this display out Friday afternoon and I've had to print three more. Staff suggested I just leave them the printed sheets and let the teens take the time to fold them up to at least save myself some time.
I know a new way to say hello Say hello say hello I know a new way to say hello All you do is wiggle your ears
Stomp your feet
Move your hips
But I still like the old way to say hello Say hello say hello All you do is wave your hands Books Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap If You're Hoppy by April Pulley Sayre My Friends Make Me Happy by Jan Thomas
I know a new way to say hello Say hello say hello I know a new way to say hello All you do is wiggle your ears
Stomp your feet
Move your hips
But I still like the old way to say hello Say hello say hello All you do is wave your hands Books Chugga Chugga Choo Choo by Emma Garcia + rhythm sticks Wheels on the Bus by Raffi Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car by Kate Dopirak
I am starting storytimes at a new library. I have decided at least for now to forgo themes and any ages limits. Overall the kids had a great time. Despite the ages and the array of books I brought with me, I felt my book choices were often too short or too long. The kids ranged in age from 2-8 years and clearly I need to work on all ages programming. 
Here is another Pinterest discovery you can use in your teen department. These Book Fortune Tellers were inspired by Literary Hoots's post Fortune Teller Library Display. At Literary Hoots you can find a printable for the poster and four variations of the fortune teller. I ended up using the form to make my own so I can easily change them out or print extras as the original disappear. 
Music and Movement - Welcome
