Reptiles & Amphibians Family Storytime
December 2011
(I used the theme “Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, Gators, & Crocs from Family Storytime by Rob Reid and the article “Family Storytime: Frogs, Snakes, Turtles, Gators, & Crocs” by Rob Reid from the March 2009 issue of Book Links to help plan this program.)
Music: “See You Later Alligator” by Bill Haley & the Comets
Book: An Extrardinary Egg by Leo Lionni
Poem: “Alligator Pie” by Dennis Lee (Dinosaur Dinner with a Slice of Alligator Pie)
Music: “Alligator Stomp” by Anna Moo (Anna Moo Crackers)
Poem: “The Crocodile’s Toothache” by Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends)
Book: One Frog Sang by Shirley Parenteau
Musical Activity with Flannel Board: “Five Frogs” by Anna Moo (Anna Moo Crackers)
Poem: “The Great Frog Race” by Kristine O’Connell George (The Great Frog Race & Other Poems)
Fingerplay: “My Turtle”
Book: Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell
Musical Activity: “You Can’t Make a Turtle Come Out” by Prairie Orchid (Plant a Little Seed)
Book: Hide & Snake by Keith Baker
Additional Songs:
“Five Frogs” by Raffi (Singable Songs for the Very Young)
“Froggie Went-A-Courtin’” by Larry Groce (Disney’s Children’s Favorite Songs Vol. 4)