Squirrels

Books:

The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri

Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman

Nuts to You! by Lois Ehlert

Props: crocheted squirrel (His name is Jimmy), squirrel magnet to use for finger-plays (I ended up designing my own, but here's a good pattern as well.)

Finger-plays: 3 different "Five Little Squirrels" finger-plays from Kinder Printables (here)

Craft: leaf rubbing on squirrel coloring sheet (find them here) [need leaves, crayons in fall colors)

Fall 2009

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: Squirrels

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

Book: Ol’ Mama Squirrel by David Ezra Stein

Game with Flannel Board: Find the acorn using Fall set

Book: Nuts to You by Lois Ehlert

Sing-Along Song: The Leaves are Falling Down

Book: The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri

Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid

November 2013