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)