Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce

 January 3, 2012

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Maryville Public Library Lower Level

Ages Birth to 12months

Take this opportunity to spend one on one time with your infant. All activities will be geared toward this age group as they enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and activities that enhance development, with ideas of what YOU can do with him at home.

Call 582-5281 to reserve your spot today.

 

Christmas Bells

Five Little Bells  Original Author Unknown
Five little bells hanging in a row.
The first one said, "Ring me slow."
The second one said, "Ring me fast."
The third one said, "Ring me last."
The fourth one said, "I'm a chime."
The fifth one said, "Ring me at Christmastime."

Toys on the Christmas Tree Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "This Old Man
This little drum--on the tree
Mommy put it there for me
With a boom-boom, rat-a-tat
Rummy-tummy-tum
Christmas Day is so much fun!
This little train--on the tree
Mommy put it there for me
With a chug-chug, choo-choo
Rummy-tummy-tum
Christmas Day is so much fun!
This little doll--on the tree
Mommy put it there for me
With a Ma-ma, Ma-ma
Rummy-tummy-tum
Christmas Day is so much fun!

Christmas Bells Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "The Muffin Man"
Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells,
The Christmas bells, the Christmas bells?
Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells
That ring out loud & clear?
Oh, can you see our Christmas tree,
Our Christmas tree, our Christmas tree?
Oh, can you see our Christmas tree?
It fills the room with cheer.
Oh, do you smell the gingerbread,
The gingerbread, the gingerbread?
Oh, do you smell the gingerbread?
I'm glad Christmas is here.

Let's All  Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"
Let's all do a little clapping,
Let's all do a little clapping,
Let's all do a little clapping,
& spread Christmas cheer.
You can change the clapping to other activities.
2.Jumping
3.Twirling
4.Stretching
5.Bending

Ring the Bells  Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "London Bridges"
Ring the bells it's Christmas time,
Christmas time,
Christmas time.
Ring the bells it's Christmas time,
Merry Christmas time!
Addition Verse
*Play the drums it's Christmas time
*Tap the sticks it's Christmas time
*Clap your hands it's Christmas time

Ring Those Bells  Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain"
(Loudly)
We will ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear.
We will ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear.
We will hear the dingle, dingle
When they jingle, jingle, jingle.
Yes, we'll ring those Christmas bells so loud and clear.
(Softly)
We will ring those Christmas bells so quietly.
We will ring those Christmas bells so quietly.
We will hear the dingle, dingle
When they jingle, jingle, jingle.
Yes, we'll ring those Christmas bells so quietly.

The Lights on the Tree  Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "The Wheels on the Bus"
The lights on the tree go blink, blink, blink,
Blink, blink, blink, blink, blink, blink.
The lights on the tree go blink, blink, blink
All Christmas Day.
Other Verses:
The presents at the house go rattle, rattle, rattle, etc.
The mom at the house goes bake, bake, bake, etc.
The dad at the house goes snore, snore, snore, etc.
The grandma at the house goes hug, hug, hug, etc.
The grandpa at the house goes kiss, kiss, kiss, etc.

Ring Those Bells  Original Author Unknown
Sung to: "Jimmy Crack Corn"
Ring those bells and turn around,
Ring those bells and turn around,
Ring those bells and turn around,
Christmas time is here!
Other Verses:
Ring those bells and stomp your feet, etc.
Ring those bells and jump up high, etc.

Jingle Bell Original Author Unknown
Sung To: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Jingle, jingle, little bell.
I can ring my little bell.
Ring it high,
Ring it low.
Ring it fast.
Ring it slow.
Jingle, jingle, little bell.
I can ring my little bell.
Jingle, jingle little bell.
I can ring my little bell.
Ring it left.
Ring it right.
Even ring it
Out of sight.
Jingle Jingle, little bell.
I can ring my little bell.

Hear The Bells  Original Author Unknown
Sung To: "Frere Jacques"
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Hear the bells hear the bells
Ringing in the season
Ringing in the season
Ding dong bells, ding dong bells.

All of these songs and more can be found at preschooleducation.com

A One-Foot Tall Christmas Tree

Doesn't everyone love art made with their child's hand or footprint?  The great thing about this activity is it can be done with the very smallest baby and decorated by mom or dad or it could be done with older children for them to embellish themselves. When you click on the link, scroll down past a couple of other ideas to find this one. Have fun being creative for Christmas.

http://www.kideas.com/show/90

What do I Hear?

Rum Pum Pum
Rum pum pum!
This is my drum!
Rum pum pum!
This is my drum!
abbythelibrarian.com


Handy Spandy
Handy spandy, sugar and candy
We all jump IN!
Handy spandy, sugar and candy
We all jump OUT!
Handy spandy, sugar and candy
We all jump UP!
Handy spandy, sugar and candy
We all SIT DOWN.
abbythelibrarian.com

Beat Your Drums
(To the tune of "Row Your Boat")
Beat, beat, beat your drums
Beat them loud and clear
Beat them hard and beat them soft
For everyone to hear

Beat, beat, beat your drums
Beat them all around
Beat them hard and beat them soft
Now don't make a sound.

Jingle Bells
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to play at
Storytime today! (repeat chorus)
http://vibrantlibrarian.pbworks.com/w/page/32778918/Story%20time%20-%20winter%20themes

Are You Sleeping
Are you sleeping, are you sleeping
Brother John? Brother John?
Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing,
Ding dang dong, Ding dang dong.

Hokey Pokey (with shakers)
You shake your shaker up, you shake your shaker down
You shake your shaker up, and you shake it all around
You do the hokey pokey, and you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about!
(more verses can include: left/right, front/back, etc.)
Credit: Bay Views Storytime Ideas // Used: Shake Your Sillies Out & “Opposites” Storytime 2010

I Went to the Jungle One Day
Tune: London Bridge
I went to the jungle on day,
jungle one day, jungle one day.
I saw a lion on the way
And this is what he said, “ROAR!”
(Other animals: snake, monkey, elephant, frog, etc.)
Credit: Perry Public Library // Used: “Jungle” Storytime 2011

Let’s All Do a Little Clapping
Tune: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Let’s all do a little clapping
Let’s all do a little clapping
Let’s all do a little clapping
And spread Christmas cheer.
(Jumping, bending, twirling)
Credit: Preschool Education // Used: “Christmas” Storytime 2010

Open Up the Barn Door
Open up the barn door, the spring goes “Boink.”
There’s a pig in the barn, saying, “Oink, oink, oink.”
Open up the barn door before the clock strikes two.
There’s a cow in the barn, saying, “Moo, moo, moo.”
Open up the barn door, it’s a sunny day.
There's a horse in the barn, saying neigh, neigh, neigh.
Open up the barn door, while the sky is blue.
There’s a rooster in the barn, saying, “Cock-a-doodle-do!”
Open up the barn door and don’t get off the track.
There’s a duck in the barn, saying, “Quack, quack, quack.”
Credit: Addison Public Library // Used: “Farm” Storytime 2011 & “Letter O” Storytime 2012

Christmas Playdough Ideas

With my love of sensory experiences for children, this is a must-see/ must-try link to a variety of scented Christmas playdough fun. You may want to take some time to explore the site overall. I've already linked to it a few times. Many fabulous learning activities.

http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/11/26/montessori-monday-montessori-inspired-christmas-playdough-activities/

Blankie Story Time

Blanket Colors
I once had a blanket.
It was fluffy and new.
I once had a blanket.
And its color was______ blue
I once had a blanket.
The prettiest I 've seen.
I once had a blanket.
And its color was ______ green.
I once had a blanket.
Soft as a pillow.
I once had a blanket.
And its color was _____ yellow.
I once had a blanket.
At the foot of my bed.
I once had a blanket.
And its color was _____ red.
https://mail.lis.illinois.edu/hypermail/public/pubyac/11158.html


Fuzzy Wuzzy Blanket

(Tune: Oscar Meyer Weiner song)

Oh I wish I were a fuzzy wuzzy blanket
That is what I’d truly like to be
‘Cause if I were a fuzzy wuzzy blanket
Everyone would snuggle up with me!
http://bookbesottedlibrarian.blogspot.com/2011/11/warm-and-cozy-storytime.html

Dance Your Fingers Up
Dance your fingers up, dance your fingers down
Dance you fingers to the side, dance them all around
Dance them on your shoulders, dance them on your head
Dance them on your tummy, and put them all to bed
Credit: Best Kids Book Site

Going to Bed
This little child is going to bed (point to self)
Down on the pillow he lays his head (rest head on hands)
He wraps himself in a blanket tight (hug yourself)
And this is the way he sleeps all night (snore)
Credit: Best Kids Book Site

Here is a Baby
Here is a baby (index finger)
Ready for a nap
Lay her down in her mother’s lap. (place finger in palm)
Cover her up so she won’t peek; (curl fingers around index finger)
Rock her till she’s fast asleep. (rock)
Credit: Perry Public Library

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said:
"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"
Four little monkeys jumping on the bed...
Three little monkeys jumping on the bed...
Two little monkeys jumping on the bed...
One little monkey jumping on the bed...
No little monkeys jumping on the bed
None fell off and bumped his head
Momma called the doctor and the doctor said
Put those monkeys back in bed!

Top Toys for Infants and Toddlers

On this Black Friday edition of Book Nibblers Child Development Friday, I thought so many people will be thinking of shopping for Christmas. I was impressed with this list of toys for open ended play from The Imagination Tree. It includes wonderful items for purchase as well as some home-made items I love.

http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/11/top-toy-list-for-babies-and-toddlers.html

http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2012/11/top-toy-list-for-2-6-year-olds.html

Blocks of Fun!

Block play is probably second in my heart only to sensory play... which anyone who reads my blog knows I mention often. This website is worth the time to scroll through. Not only are there activities for classic blocks, but also unifix cubes, and legos. Everything from fine motor skills to math skills to early literacy is explored. Best of all it gives a wide age-range of ideas - from babies to beginning readers and spellers.

As Christmas draws near, blocks are a great addition to any home because of their open-ended play possibilities that grow along with children.

http://handsonaswegrow.com/2012/03/lots-of-blocks-activities/

Owls at Book Nibblers

Owl Hokey Pokey
You put your right wing in
You put your right wing out
You put your right wing in
And you flap it all about
You do the owl pokey and you fly yourself around
That’s what it’s all about! Hoo, hoo!
(left wing, right claw, left claw, beak, whole self)

Credit: Ms. Hegna’s Storyroom 

If You're an Owl and You Know It
tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
(follow actions)
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."
If you're an owl and you know it then your hoot will surely show it
If you're an owl and you know it hoot like this "Hoo(t), hoo(t)..."

continue with other lyrics:
Flap your wings (flap wings)
Blink your eyes (blink eyes and open and close hands to help mimic the movement)
Turn your head (turn it from side to side!)
Source: Librarian Lisa

Flap Your Wings and Fly Around

Tune: London Bridge
Flap your wings and fly around, fly around, fly around.
Flap your wings and fly around, just like an owl.
Open your eyes big and wide, big and wide, big and wide.
Open your eyes big and wide, just like an owl.
Land on the ground and hop along, hop along, hop along.
Land on the ground and hop along, just like an owl.
Turn your head and say "Hoo! Hoo!"
Say "Hoo! Hoo!"
Say "Hoo! Hoo!"
Turn your head and say "Hoo! Hoo" just like an owl.
Words by Joe Stover

Five Hoot Owls

Five hoot owls sitting in a tree
One flew away! How many do you see?
One, two, three, four.
Four hoot owls sitting in a tree
One flew away! How many do you see?
One, two, three.
Three hoot owls… etc.

Wide-eyed Owl

There’s a wide-eyed owl (circle your eyes with your hands)
With a pointed nose (make a beak with your fingers)
Two pointed ears (make ears with your fingers)
And claws for toes (wiggle your “claws”)
He lives way up in the tree (point way up)
And when he looks at you (point to children)
He flaps his wings (flap your wings)
And says, “Whoo! Whoo!” (say “whoo whoo”)