Storytime: Toys

Opening Song: Hello, Friends

Hello, friends x3
It’s time to say hello

from Jbrary

Word of the Day: Toy

To say “toy” in ASL, you’re gonna do the sign for “play,” but with a “t” for “toy” instead of a “y.” To do this you’re going to first make the letter “t” with both hands by tucking your thumb between your pointer and middle fingers in a closed fist. You’ll hold your hands up, palms facing away from you, and then gently shake your hands. You can see this sign in action here.

Rhyme: Six Little Teddy Bears

Six little teddy bears sleeping in the bed,
Three at the foot and three at the head.
One little teddy said, “This bed is TOO full!”
So he grabbed the blanket and started to pull.
He pulled and he pulled and he pulled some more,
Until one little teddy went BOOM to the floor!

COUNT DOWN UNTIL…

One little teddy bear sleeping in the bed,
Zero at the foot and one at the head.
This little teddy said, “This is not right!
I don’t want to sleep alone tonight!”

So…
One little teddy bear sleeping in the bed,
Zero at the foot and one at the head.
This little teddy said, “This bed is NOT full!”
So he put out his paw and started to pull.
He pulled and he pulled and he pulled some more,
Until one little teddy climbed up from the floor!

COUNT UP UNTIL..

Six little teddy bears sleeping in the bed,
Three at the foot and three at the head.
One little teddy said, “This is JUST right!”
So six little teddy bears said, “Good Night!

from Storytime Katie, with edits by me

Song: My Toys

I have a cuddly teddy bear; 
I take him with me everywhere.
A big balloon that I can blow
And watch it grow and grow and grow.
My rag doll flops upon my bed, 
My tricycle is painted red.
All the little girls and boys
Think it’s fun to play with toys.

from Handley Regional Library System

Book: Train! by Judi Abbot

Movement Activity: Point and flex feet while saying “point your toes, flex your foot” (in long sit or standing on one foot with help/alone)

Song: Toy Box

Play the song by the Wiggles and dance along and play maracas!

Rhyme: A Little Ball

A little ball, (form circle with thumb and finger)
A bigger ball, (form circle with hands)
A great big ball I see.(form circle with arms)

Now let’s count them.
Are you ready?

One, (form circle with arms)
Two, (form circle with hands) 
Three! (form circle with thumb and finger)

from Handley Regional Library System

Book: Where’s My Teddy? by Jez Alborough

Activity: Toy Washing Station

Notes on Distribution: This storytime was done as a Bitmoji classroom that was posted to my library’s Facebook page.