Hippos

(May 2012)

Opening Song: “The Wheels on the Bus” by Larry Groce (Disney Children’s Favorite Songs Volume 4) [It’s time to get on the bus and go to story time!]

Movement Song: “Can’t Sit Still” by Greg & Steve (Kids in Action)

Announce Theme: Hippos

Poem: “The Average Hippopotamus” by Jack Prelutsky from My Dog May Be a Genius

Share: Hippo Facts from Kids National Geographic website

Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”

Book: Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson

Sing-Along Song: “H-I-P-P-O”

Book: The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz

Movement Rhyme: “Hippo”

Book: But Not the Hippopotamus or Hippos Go Berserk by Sandra Boynton

Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid