Little mummy asks Mama mummy for one last game of “hide and shriek”. As he looks for Mama mummy in the forest, he encounters creepy creatures who go about their nightly routine before bedtime.
Bunny, and other cute creatures, want to join Dracula and his Fright Club. They must learn to out-scare the fright club members first, will they succeed?
This song is not only fun, but it also can develop pre-literacy skills. Use this story’s finger play to grow emerging fine motor skills. You and your little ones can have fun and learn some simple ASL words!
TAGS: ASL, RHYME, MUSIC, DAYS OF THE WEEK, HALLOWEEN
Whether your little one is stepping inside the classroom for the first time ever or for the first time since last year’s virtual learning, these first couple of weeks in school are sure to be a mix of nerves and excitement. This last year no doubt tested the patience of kids of all ages and caregivers alike. So much change in so little time is difficult to process! Reading together invites the opportunity to talk about school expectations. Sharing stories can help identify and tackle any fears so that your little one can start off school on the right foot.
A story that reminds us it’s okay to be different and have the courage to stand out and tell your story, even if not everyone understands because in our differences we find similarities.
Asiya is wearing a Hijab for the first time in school. Though kids at school bully Asiya, her mother’s words and her little sister’s admiration give her strength to be her true self.
Little Bat is excited about night school but soon finds it difficult to make friends. He retreats into a cubby where Ophelia the possum is also hiding. Together they meet other nocturnal buddies and learn how to make friends.
Sophie’s world is changing; it seems scary and she’s worried about going outside. With her Grandfather, they make masks for her entire neighborhood. This book teaches kids the importance of wearing masks to keep everyone safe.
Se dice que la música es el lenguaje universal del mundo. El simple sonido de un solo tambor puede provocar movimiento en cualquiera. Pero hay una razón sólida de por qué la música es instrumental para la alfabetización temprana en los niños. La conciencia fonológica, o la idea de que las palabras tienen sonidos específicos divididos en sílabas, es un concepto esencial que los niños deben adquirir antes de aprender a leer. La música es una herramienta maravillosa y eficaz para que los niños adquieran esta habilidad. Los instrumentos musicales, cantar canciones como “La Araña Pequeñita” y la simple tarea de aplaudir las sílabas de una palabra como su nombre pueden ayudar a su peque a dominar esta habilidad rápidamente.
En la literatura infantil, la conciencia fonémica se puede desarrollar a través de libros con rimas y palabras que se centran en un sonido específico. Por ejemplo, en el libro “Jaja, Ji, Quack“, la repetición de la línea “Jaja, Ji, Quack” ayuda a los niños a concentrarse en el sonido de la letra “J”. Otra forma de aumentar la conciencia fonológica es encontrar libros donde los niños puedan adquirir conocimientos alfabéticos o la capacidad de familiarizarse con el alfabeto. Chica Chica Bum Bum es un favorito para nosotros los narradores de cuentos porque tiene un gran ritmo y la melodía es tan pegadiza que los niños aprenden el abecedario en tiempo relámpago. Aquí hay algunos otros libros y recursos que puede encontrar en la Biblioteca del Condado de Yolo que aumentarán la conciencia fonológica de su pequeño:
La Cancion del Lagarto por George Shannon
Oso desesperadamente quiere aprender la canción de lagarto, pero por alguna razón no puede cantarla bien. Lagarto le enseña a Oso una nueva canción más adecuada para Oso.
Canción Para Dormir a las Fieras por Paula Carbonell
¡Por una razón u otra los animales de la selva no logran pegar un ojo! Tal vez juntos todos podrán dormir al fin.
Mochila Bilingüe- Música
En esta mochila puedes encontrar varios instrumentos musicales, un libro en español, un libro en inglés y tres libros bilingües.
It is said that music is the universal language of the world. The simple sound of a single drum can elicit movement in anyone. But there’s a sound reason as to why music is so instrumental for early literacy in children. Phonological awareness, or the idea that words have specific sounds broken down into syllables, is an essential concept for children to acquire before learning to read. Music is a marvelous and effective tool for kids to become phonologically aware. Musical instruments, singing songs like “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”, and the simple task of clapping the syllables of your child’s name can help your little one grasp this skill rather quickly.
In children’s literature, phonological awareness can be developed through books with rhymes and words that focus on a specific sound. For example, in the book “Click, Clack, Moo”, the repetition of the line “Click, Clack, Moo” helps children focus on the letter “C” sound. Another way to increase phonological awareness is to find books where kids can acquire alphabetic knowledge, or the ability to become familiar with the alphabet. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a storytime favorite for us because it’s got a great rhythm and the tune is so catchy kids learn their ABCs in no time. Here are some other books and resources you can find at Yolo County Library that will increase your little one’s phonological awareness:
Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie
Pete asks his friends to teach him how to dance; the only problem is he keeps doing it all wrong! Owl’s wise words help Pete the Cat learn that he dances best when he is being himself.
Brilliant Baby Plays Music
Come along with Baby on this journey to learn about all the different types of musical instruments and genres!
School Readiness Kit- Music
This music-themed kit offered by Yolo County Library contains a variety of books in English, Spanish and Russian, CDs with children’s music, and an activity for your little one to enjoy!
Bilingual Backpack- Música
In this backpack, you can find several musical instruments, one book in Spanish, one book in English, and three bilingual books.
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