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: Mice
Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”
Book: Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
Whole Body Movement: “Tall as a Tree”
Book: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, & the Big Hungry Bear by Don & Audrey Wood
Counting Rhyme with Flannel Board: Five Little Strawberries
Book: Mouse Mess by Linnea Riley or Mice by Rose Fyleman
Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid
Note: If my storytime crowd is younger (mostly toddlers) cut Seven Blind Mice and use the remaining 3 books.
Extra if Needed…
Counting Rhyme with Finger Puppets: Five Little Mice