If you want me to read a book, clap your hands.
If you want me to read a book, clap your hands.
If you want me to read a book, listen up and take a look.
If you want me to read a book, clap your hands.
(Stomp your feet; sit so still)
Credit: Adapted from Literary Hoots
Book: Rumble in the Jungle by Giles Andreae
Song: "Down in the Jungle" (Chant)
(Clap hands on knees and clap them together to set the rhythm of the chant)
Down in the jungle with the beat in your feet,
Think of an animal that you'd like to meet.
That'd you'd like to meet ___________! (child's name)
A _____ .A ______. She/he wants to see _____________!
Then have the children imitate that animal
Credit: Perry Public Library
Book: Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae
This is a favorite in my house as it should be because it is a fun, rhyming, story with a sweet message.
Rhyme/Song:I'm a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up over head)
A big tall giraffe, I almost reach the sky (reaching on tiptoes)
I eat the leaves from the tallest trees (pretend to eat)
And when I run, I move with ease (pretend to run)
I'm a big tall giraffe stretching way up high (reach arms up over head)
Way...Up...High! (reaching on tiptoes)
Credit: Perry Public Library
Book: The Bird, the Monkey, and the Snake in the Jungle by Kate Banks
This is a rebus book so I had the children help read the story using the pictures.
Flannel Board: "I Went to the Jungle One Day" (Tune: "London Bridge")
I went to the jungle one 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, etc.)
Credit: Storytime Katie
Book: Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen
A quick fun book.
Closing Song:
Oh it's time to say goodbye to all my friends (clapclap)
It's time to say goodbye to all my friends (clapclap)
Storytime is done today (wave goodbye)
So come again another day
It's time to say goodbye to all my friends (clapclap)
Credit: Adapted from Literary Hoots