This was a smaller group that attended the last storytime of
the session, but we had fun with dancing books and dancing along to songs.
They really enjoyed Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andrede
and it kept their attention throughout the whole story.
We followed along and danced to the song "Hands are for
Clapping" by Jim Gill. At first we practiced all the movements and then we
tried to follow along. The group was a little shy, but they tried their best.
After our song, we read Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall
and Horse & Buggy Dance, Dance, Dance! by Ethan Long. I could tell the
group really enjoyed the first book over these, but they were still great
listeners.
For our second activity, we danced using scarves to
"Let's Dance Now!" by Jim Gill. This was a freestyle dance and I
encouraged the kids to wave their scarves high, low, to the side, etc.
Our final book was Wiggle by Doreen Cronin. The group
enjoyed this one and thought it was funny when the dog had a pancake on his
head.
For our craft, we each made our own Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star using our handprints, star diecuts, and star stickers.
Other Books:
Zombelina Kristyn Crow
Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown Eric Litwin
I Got the Rhythm Connie Schofield-Morrison
Duck Sock Hop Jane Kohuth
Brontorina James Howe
Wiggle Doreen Cronin
Dancing Feet! Lindsey Craig
Hilda Must Be Dancing Karma Wilson
