Theme: Books!

 Reason theme was chosen: _____National Library Week 2024______________

__OVERVIEW & PURPOSE _________________
To review the care and use of library books, instill a desire to use books and the library

__BOOKS/STORIES USED  _________________

No T. Rex in the Library by Yoshikawa, Sachiko
*I took My Frog to the Library by Kimmel, Eric
   (I didn't mention the card catalog, just the hen laying an egg)
*Froggy Goes to the Library by London, Jonathan
*The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by John, Jory
*How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read? by Yolen, Jane
Do Not Bring a Dragon to the Library by Gassman, Julie

__  NEW WORDS INTRODUCED  ____________

"Skim" through the pages
"have a big hissy"
"Never has rages"

__  ACTIVITY  _________________________

Take a library tour – behind the scenes
Make small, stapled books
Coloring page – Letters N, D and I
Bookmarks to color (found with a Google search - there are LOTS out there.)

__  MATERIALS NEEDED  __________________

Crayons, markers

Pre-made books - Cut 8 1/2 x 11 paper  in half lengthwise.  I used four sheets, which made 8 pages.  Use 8 1/2 x 11 card stock or colored paper in half lengthwise and use it as a cover.  One staple in  the center is all it needs.

__  SONGS  __________________________

If You're Ready for a Story 

*To the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It"*

If you're ready for a story, clap your hands! (x2)

If you're ready for a story, If you're ready for a story,

If you're ready for a story, clap your hands!

(Additional verses: Stomp your feet, Shout hooray!)

The Goodbye Train is Leaving

*To the tune of "She'll be Coming 'Round the Mountain"

The goodbye train is leaving see you soon! (Choo choo!) x2

The goodbye train is leaving, oh the goodbye train is leaving,

The goodbye train is leaving see you soon! (Choo choo!)